Saint Marks School - Lion Yearbook (Southborough, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1947 volume:

E THE ST. MARICS LION 1947 T.. ST. MARICS SCHOOL SOUTHBOROUGH - MASSACHUSETTS . , 0325151 Ziff-w3f9of7: Jfwbmkwgtm Lo ZZ!! A ffwwwmf- M7 MQJWLWL WMQWQ MMU MM mmm WM if Qwm Zifigfrm Wmygwliwwg Wg! Qbrvbjdwwf- We of the Class of 1947 respectfully dedicate this LION to Joseph Stanley Sheppard, whose encouragement and good humor, not only in class, but in many school activities, we will always appreciate. ST. MARKS FHAPEI THE FIELD HOUSE .l'IlE SIXTH FORM ROOM Board Of Trustees , THE RT. REV. HENRY KNOX SHERRILL, A.B., B.D., D.D., President JOHN LOOMER HALL, ESQ., A.B., LL.B., Vice-President THE REV. SAMUEL MARTIN DORRANCE, A.B., B.D. WILLIAM MCINTIRE ELKINS, ESQ. GEORGE HALL BURNETT, ESQ., A.B., Treasurer WILLIAM APPLETON COOLIDGE, ESQ., A.B., LL.B. GEORGE PEABODJY GARDNER, ESQ., A.B. DR. WILLIAM BARCLAY PARSONS, A.B. JARVIS CROMWELL, ESQ., A.B. ROBERT HELYER THAYER, ESQ., A.B., LL.B. EDWIN SHERWOOD STOWELL SUNDERLAND, ESQ., A.B., LL.B., CHANDLER BIGELOW, ESQ., Clerk EPISCOPAL VISITOR THE BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF MASSACHUSETTS THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HENRY UPHAM HARRIS, '19, President BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PEPPER, '23, 1st Vice-President ARTHUR M. COTTRELL, JR., '26, 2nd Vice-President HOLLIS STRATTON FRENCH, '22, Secretary CHANNING FROTHINGHAM, JR., '26, Treasurer 6 LL.D The Faculty IIl'IAD1NIAS'l'ER Tm: REV. WII.L1.xM BRESVSTER, A.l3., B.D. SENIOR MAS'1'ER Iflnwum Goomunum, AB., Frenr-h AF-SISTANT Ill-IADMASTICR Flu-:nl-:n11'K Wlclcsm' lI.xc'm:1 1', AISI., llisfnry NIAS'I'IiRS lilrwlx f'l'MMINiiSl,ANN'Rl'1Xi'l'I, All., l rr-nr-I1 AYIIAHIIHS Ii.xs14Env11.1.11: Sfwxnl-zus, AB., Jlaflw- mafu-s .lxml-is IIILTUN Mum, A.M., l1llfI'll JUIIN Rlvllxlcn Srviurw, PILD., f'llBlIlI.NfI'j1, Iifulngy llomxlx llummv SAWYER, Jlc., BS., .llatl1f'n1al1'r'.v W11.LI.xM Hmvxnlx Gwvox, M.A., Lnfin, l lu1:n1-znlrx Rl-znrxl-31.0 Wm-zu, AAI., lfllgllzvll llomas S'l'liA'l'TON Fux-zxml, A.M., lfrcnclz Wn.1.I.xM WY.vrT Ihlcmllz, Jn., AB., Greek, lfnglivh lhvm lCx.Mr1u Fora, A.M., Sz-imzr-ef, 1,lIjl8I'I'l1l lirlu- cuffmz Ihnlu' Iloumn-1 l lxl1:, A.M., Iill.VI'lIL5SS Manager, llzxfory .loslclfu STANLEY S1-IEP1-Alum. AM., .llusizf IKUBEW1' Moom' K1M1s.x1.1., A.B., I'lze11zz'stry, Iiiology W.x1,'r1-:le Invlxcs li.mu11:u, lll, A.M., l'fngli.vl1, Ilixlnry Ross gAli'I'lllTlt llxnlusux, l'ln.lJ., .llallmmnlif-.v DAVID SIDNEY TAIASSON IAN11-llc, BB., Ellflllffll, Ilirrr-for :gf ,lfl1211'.vxz'm1.v S.xMm'1-11. Pl'INlJI.l'I'l'0N UONVARIJIN, Jn., l'l1.ID., l':llyII..Vh Tm-1 REV. BIIFIIAEL fNl,xn1'1N, ILD., fvlllllllllfll, ling- lixh, 1?el1'gim1.v Study .IQHN Rows WomiM.xN, l'l1.D., l.aI1'n WI1.l.l,xM NIAKTIN Sl'IIEN1'K, A.l3., llislury fl0RDON IIEHBEIQT Slrxnvuv, A.M., IQIIQHSII l':llNES'l' l'I1m'.mlm IIOXYARTII, A.B., .lluflmrrzalirx l..xwnExvE I.Uc'l+:lJ.xcau1-1T'l', AAI., l'vI'Plll'lI Josw-H AUGLTSTIYS l'liENDIYII.l.H, .Umzual .lrlx KLEBEH IIALL, 1 1'nv .llrlx l'll.x'En,x B1.xNvm, BS.. ,,l'I1I'tlI'I.flll To the Reverend and Mrs. William Brewster, in recognition of their guidance and understanding during five years of our school career. SIXTH FORM THE SIXTH FORM IN 1943 MfeYickur, linlclwin, Chapman, Lowell, Douglass, l'lI'CC1Hilll, rllllghlllilll, li. llarrower, Wullucc-, Fishcr, Moore, A. S., Twitchell, Dixon, F., Cassatt Bownv, 'Fl1on1pson, J., Congrlon, Fowler, Brown, P., Buck, Fletcher, ll., Clow 'l'IIl'l SIXTH FORM IN 1947 Strong, l r0vlnnn, YY., llnvk, Congmlon, NIIISSCT, Yvzlpplcr, F., tliltQ'll, llentll, Sparrow, llownv, Brady, VY., clvlllnnn, NY lVIl'XllK'k2ll', Chew, Brown, F., Slingvrlunml, Clow, Street, Fowler, Lurl., Fulitzrr, NI., ililllllilllllll, Fl0l,C'll0I', ll., Card Mrlvot, Miller, VV., B00ll1lIl flnslunun, A., llzlrrowvr, Douglass, lillis, fl2lSSiltl, li., rllllglllllllll, Dixon, Sollfllgntc, Pvppcr. Lowell, llc-Roy Wzlllzn-0, xv0llStl'l', D. 10 TH E MONITORS Pepper, Cassatt, lt., Ellis Southgate, Dixon, hir. Brewster, Lowell, Tilghman Form History Seven parents of the nucleus of the illustrious Class of '47 anticipated Roose- velt's billion-dollar lend-lease pledge of November, 1941, when they bound them- selves in September of the same year for an estimated 589000 outlay to the worthy institution of St. lXfark,s. Of the original hardy seven but three remained with us throughout our career, luck perhaps being a major factor in their success. Ours is a long story, only brief portions of which can be told. Though oftentimes voted most unlikely to succeed in our earlier days, faculty premonitions proved overly- pessimistic as our record Qneedless to say, not the portions of which are remembered herej has turned out relatively well. As is usually the case, the first few days of boarding school life were terrifying and confusing. VVhy nobody should walk on the quadrangle, play the vic in the Sixth Form Room, or refer to the school chaplain as the big tool with the queer collar was made very clear to Hassy, whose undaunted spirit, however, rc- mained unimpressed. Big Tom, who later proved a study in retrogression, gained valuable experience that year in the task of being a First Former, a position in which he later excelled. Tilly and hlartin, ever opportunists, found relief in pro- claiming far and wide that the only reason they were not members of the vocally elite soprano section was because their voices were changing, while young John Miles astounded the school with his collection of good goods from Brooks, hitherto unprecedented in a First Former, and early surrounded himself with an air of mystery by claiming to be the psycho- analytic heir to the British throne. Spooky Baldwin, playboy from Virginia and self- elected form artist, was inspired by Goya's masterpieces and produced water- colors of a depth far beyond his years, which, like the Boston T ranscript, reached only a select few. lYe soon caught the spirit of dormitory life. the air-minded performing on various partitions and the more belligerent resorting to brooms with which they smashed the hallowed walls of Dorm A in addition to some of their youthful comrades. Our gridiron loss to Groton did not seem disastrous, but, having grasped the spirit of the school by the baseball defeat in lNIay, we vowed athletic revenge, a feat we were unable to accomplish until our last year. As the fall of ,112 rolled around, our form began to take shape, but it also picked up many mysterious individuals who stayed for a few days and then de- cided they couldnit take it. lNIucker, Hrst of all, decided he liked the First Form and took another crack at it. A group of eighteen new kids joined us and after a screening period of a week or so they were taken into the form. Jug-Head, who had just finished his thirty thousandth banana, and Goober, who came and left hungry, immediately got together and looked into the food situation. The Little King, whose halo at this time was hardly visible, arrived along with Caveman, Glut and Jasper. The then unpolluted trio of Valvo, Jimmy, and Ike soon made them- selves felt, but the most important addi- tion was, naturally, The Will. Ookins and Cong came and soon struck up a friendship that wasn't to be broken for many years, as did Shuttleworth, Grease Ball, Fithu, and the still somewhat anonymous Ripple. Most of us were caged in Dorm B, but the mighty pair of Caveman and Jasp were forced to dwell in A with the First Form. The first great shock to come to us was when Bartlett and Marshall, two fugitives from the Capone mob who were our prefects, pro- claimed that no one was allowed in any- body elsels alcove. This curtailed all nocturnal wanderings for a while, but pretty soon we learned the tricks of the trade and nobody was frustrated in the end. Rather early in the year, the Mal- den Mauler began stealing comic books and anything else he could lay his hands on. He and Memph, a strapping disciple of Boss Crump, ruled us with an iron hand by dint of size and a back-alley technique. In football nobody proved much except Jimmy, round and pudgy and, what's more, then ignorant of the charms of Edie-Poo, he sparked the sec- ond Brotherhood eleven. Richard, realiz- ing itis never too early, started his long and unsuccessful political campaign, and, after another Groton football defeat, we departed for vacation. Soon after our re- turn in January, Grease Ball and our friend Ripple, who started as a Fourth Former and gradually worked his way down to us, took it on the lam for the former's Chelsea hideout and, after many days of search and a long and bloody gun battle, they were finally captured. Strange as it may seem, we saw no more of them. In the winter term, we all played hockey and Jasp proclaimed himself first team material but as usual proved casual. Our days in the classrooms were very profitable as Dixie, doing extra work for Woofy, would pile up a total of two hundred points or so a month. P. Potter was the inspiring English teacher of most of us, and we spent an interesting year learning the mysteries of life from him. In the spring term Goob and Jimmy were the stars of Thayer and Brotherhood seconds respectively. The Gorilla must have gotten new clothes this year, al- though nobody remembers it, because he now apologizes for his attire by saying his suitings were new Second Form year. The high point of the term was the vic- tory over Groton in baseball, our last for many lean years. The last few weeks of the year proved interesting when The Babe and Yo-yo finally found something in common. As we returned to school the fall of our Third Form year, we learned of the de- parture of Fischer, McLean, and Moore, but rejoiced to find with us eleven dc- lightfully varied new additions, including the immortal star of stage, screen, and radio, our handsome young man, New- bold the WYopg Eddie, the bird-like intel- lectualg Ace, the Westford poultry ped- dlerg Boston Denny, an ill-shaven denizen of the Old Howard, but foremost of whom was Herboo, the starving Southboro aristocrat, who, by the end of the year when he retired to more lucrative pastures, had gotten plenty more out of school than he put in. The Hairy Sleeze, also, snided up from the First Form and fitted smooth- ly into the circle. The eleven, a rowdy crowd to be sure, soon incurred the wrath of the fourth floor snobs. Cow and Palm, Hrst to attempt the ascent, encountered icy glares and retreated before a barrage of Vienna tops from the hands of Big Rich and his campaign managers. As the year progressed, however, relations im- proved to such an extent that even young Death Breath, fast, earning a rep the Local Vocal, was initiated into the some- what questionable activities of the upper floor via a broken back at the hands of Lord J im. Scarcely had we become steeped in the grand old tradition when muscular Memph, disgusted with the unresponsiveness of damyankees and unable to control his de- sire for Southern Comfort, packed up his carpetbag and returned to the blue grass to follow in the footsteps of Rhett Butler. Early November found us busied with Groton game preparations, which, unfor- tunately, never came to use as a last minute Grottie pass clicked for a 14--7 victory to continue their string. lVe de- voted the remainder of the first term to becoming acquainted with the resident characters, foremost among whom was the now immortal Chico D'Amico who for the convenience of his advisees carried a portable grocery store beneath his Red Cross button. His Latin class was ex- ceptionally scintillating as he gave A plus-pluses to everybody except Herbie, who with little trouble maintained a steady E average. Returning from Christmas vacation, which was highlighted by the last Groton- St. lNIark's Dance of the pre-Pepsi-Cola era, the spot-light turned on the red pajama-ed Babe with her intensive course in crypto-analysis. VVe were sorry that Bill Beehan was incapable of joining the inner circle, but he had been marooned in a New York dentist's chair. Peter VVager, our fast-growing genius, followed the general trend by effectively combining business with pleasure with the aid of a test-tube. Brooksey John, the dapper cosmopolite, constantly deplored the poor quality of the labels in his comrades, clothing, and Brother Julius further in- trigued us as he whiled away the mid- night hours quietly reciting Hamlet's soliloquies in German or translating Goethe into fluent Greek. lilike was at this point bringing to light his amazing organizational and financial talents, not only running Brantwood at an unac- counted for profit, but also, having ex- hausted the St. Mark's market, taking to vending his various tabloids to the towns- people. It was during this term that Moo played Houdini without success and Gismo learned that a Brownie always has a white filling. Jasp's skin infections pro- vided bottles of priceless lotion invalu- able in dorm warfare, and Thomp rivaled John the Barber, giving Caveman a con- vict special. The spring term brought its usual round of outdoor activities, highlighted by a Sabbath pursuit of The Will. Her- boo, infested with spring fever, found his Boy Scout days numbered as Palmer strangled him in his pup-tent. One of the few bright spots of the term was Large J ames, annexation of the form's first letter, as he beat out a bunt in an otherwise dis- astrous Groton game. That summer three of our form dis- covered Brantwood. The as yet youthful Rosemont Egghead was overcome by the beauty of it all plus two beers. Archie, local Dave, and Bill, promptly christened Hatchet-face for reasons un- known, arrived the following autumn to console us for Herboo's loss. Hatchet, with a hundred-watt bulb and a straight- backed chair to keep him company, set up housekeeping in New Dorm under the newly-arrived pride of Harvard. Also noteworthy in their activities under Mr. Schenck were Valvo and Arch, two firm believers who one night unwittingly in- formed the shocked A. J. of their re- ligion, receiving a cool eight for upholding such a faith, and the ever-active Leech, Who, tiring of roommate Johnis sartorial conversation, held nightly square dances at the expense of Garry, rooming, queerly enough, with Little Lud. Uncle Frank's boy Kenny, the divinity of the attic, failed early in his attempts to convert the skeptical Chicken, but the great-grandson of the poet, confined in the Tower Room with Goob, found the latter's pagan ideas infinitely more interesting. Brother J ames' leg injury may have had something to do with the humiliating reversal at Groton in November. Thanksgiving came as a welcome break, as within the space of the week not only had Cong indignantly declared that it was Ookinis turn, but arbitration fol- lowed confusion in North 3 and the Spar- row-Dixon Line was set up. Newbold and two hospitable aunts, understandably confused by a sudden advent of glutton- ous St. Markers, served turkey to Palmer, Ben, and the carniverous Slobber, who found double-bed accommodations slight- ly cramped. The rest of the term was occu- pied with a faculty investigation of Butch's and Lutheris third floor bottled goods concession, which was eventually outlawed as a combination in restraint of trade. The dull winter term was livened by increased interest in French 4 B, under Ed the HeadY,47 has been his bane ever since-with Tony discovering the fiendish diversion of providing the senior master with stogies of guaranteed accuracy on the sly. Life may have been dull for some, but Dave, rapidly rising to literary heights, chronicled for the Vindex his delights in New Dorm in a diverting style. The form, contrary to all expectations, was beginning to develop athletically Tilly, Ezra Filfitch, and of course Jim, God's gift to the gridiron, received hockey letters. The remainder of the term in- cluded numerous trips to the Hotel Brad- ford for Town ltleetings of the Air, sup- plemented by childish visits to the local merry-go-round. Garry's brains sufticed for himself and his mythical relations pro- vided a long-distance reprieve for Palm, who consistently remained in town for dinner and vaudeville at the Scollay Square Athenaeum. Shortly before Easter vacation we were informed that that blessed respite was not to take place, due to the coal situation and the Brew. Five days in the vicinity seemed scant compensation, but patriot- ism revived when Prize Day was moved up a week. Always an eager bunch, we made the best of limited opportunity. The Ritz-Carlton once again catered to that refined prep-school group. Tony and Goob's luxurious suite served as head- quarters for Chick and cosmopolitan friends who worked out a schedule for the bathtub for their few hours of sleep. Shortly after the commencement of the spring term, Kenny, still imbued with the divine fervor, approached Jimmy with a blank notebook and asked him to write down his thoughts for analysis. Jimmy, lacking subject matter, indignantly re- fused. The schoolls second annual musical, graced that spring with a substantial number of the class, moved along at a fine pace. The Luxuriant Will, in a manner now famous, tried to impress us with the fact that I Don't Get Out After Dark, but we only laughed. Niggerbaby and other after-dinner games succeeded in hastening the term, and before we knew it the Groton game was upon us. lVe lost again in depressing extra innings. In a last burst of exuberance we deblockaded the Arms, then run by a slightly unbal- anced individual who, surprisingly enough was not on good terms with the St. Mark's authorities. On the last night the first of many graft deals came to a successful conclusion as a sober group presented a touching farewell gift to lWr. Schenck. The beauty of the occasion was somewhat marred, however, when the latter, sus- picious of his repenting inmates, told us to return the stolen articles immediately. With the draft in effect and the re- sulting dearth of able men, the Class of '47 took a substantial part in the ad- ministration of Brantwood that summer. In order to better the morality of Feep and associates, the Brew sent up Prohibi- tion Agent Berjell, who was always on the Brink of disaster and finally admitted defeat in a hopeless task. Our local deity Pete first exhibited his powers as an ad- ministrator, and Bob and Garry found Handy Andy, the seventy-year-old, Union- suited kitchen boy, an interesting if not amusing roommate. VVe returned for our Fifth Form year in high fettlc, enjoying to the utmost our first real burden of responsibility. The initial shock of thc year was the return of 0,Beehan, who had lost his Irish accent and progressed to the point of changing his wardrobe at least five times a day. Further additions were Sling, a genial mystic with a squeaky voice, lwuky, who started off a happy career rooming with The Will, and Choo-Choo, who had skipped. VVe were further amazed to learn that one of our form had been shot by one of Cupid's Long-Island-inanufactured ar- rows and soon planned to change the l. to P. Early in the ycar Caveman's artistic leanings suffered a setback when Billy B. informed him that art full of vim, Varga, and vitality was definitely not appreciated. The football season was off with a crash as a fair complement of '47 found themselves duck-waddling in search of Knuteis oversize football. A successful season was cut short by Lanierynjaundice, and a bed-ridden eleven greeted news of the Groton game cancellation with tears and sobs. Thanksgiving recess prevented Hatch and Death-Breath from setting an all-time high for messy rooms in succes- sion. It was on this occasion that J ughead and Palm, journeying belatedly to the Hub, arrived in time to help Sling, Sleaze, and Dixie restrain Nouveau John from his spirited project of Aviation Without VVings. December found Ben trying un- successfully to convert Berjell to pro- fanity, while lNIart swapped scientific gems for classical mysticisms from the Beagle in some well-hidden nook. Christmas vacation found most of us courting Santa Claus amid the pleasures of New York, and when we returnediwe found that the Christmas spirit still re- mained with the Doctor, who hi-boyed around distributing well-placed geese. Hockey had a mediocre, and basketball a good season, the latter resulting in the awarding of a major letter at the end of the term by a singular majority of the Brew. Spring term saw Dave's eloquence, ori- ginality, and directness of purpose flower as he considered every possible side of, among others, the question of the merits of various brands in a form-wide cigarette poll. Towards the middle of April, a small group of prospective customers, shepherded through the corridors by the faculty department of publicity, were startled to discover the practical, busi- ness-like St. hlarkis approach evidenced by an embryo package store in the domi- cile of Choo-Choo and Van on North 2. That. spring found three young men's fancies turning rather heavily to very extra-curricular pursuits as Dorian, Valve, and Inflation made successive Sabbath treks to the outerskirts of Wellesley, com- monly known as Pine Manor. As the year approached its conclusion, the Fifth Form, as always, became a charming group char- acterized by willing smiles and an intense desire to please. Rich, hero of the younger fry and linked to Large James by a strategic similarity in rooming quarters, made a desperate bid for the crown, how- ever, virtue finally triumphed as Pete was named Head Mo for the coming year. The summer of '46 found many of us revelling once more in the glorious hills and woods and the peace that Feep made. Veterans Pete and Garry were little guns on the permanent council, the latter starting his newspaper chain with a rag called the Bungle. Newby's typical tact inspired a gigantic escape movement on the part of a few of his adoring proteges, while Benis Main Line aplomb was wrecked as he was dampened by a not-so- early morning dew. Horse arrived, looking underprivileged himself, for a month's vacation at the camp and immediately led his charges astray on one of the most disastrous hikes in history. Though dur- ing the war years the problem of getting supplies for the camp had been a difficult one, with the senior deity and Charlie back, there was an abundance of butter and lard. VVith the beginning of our long-antici- pated Sixth Form year we stood thirty- nine strong and ready to conclude our carefree prep school days as a capable and united senior class. A quick inventory of our personnel disclosed the loss of two associates over the summer. Thomp, never an advocate of sustained effort, had departed to organize cafe society at Gun- nery, and Julius, ever a recluse, to pursue the classics on the Western plains. Com- pensations for the loss of these two came in the form of five last minute camapign- ersg Wayward, the tow-headed draft dodger from Missouri, musical Fred from down Argentine way, the Dorchester Bomber, Slinger-finger's long-lost brother, Fred VV., and Charlie, who leaped the scholastic chasm with amazing grace to assist Muky on the organ. Football lured half the form back a week early for a period of intensified training. However, a last Saturday night in Boston once again forced visions of bankruptcy on the Statler. Egghead, Palm, and Valvo, fresh from the O. H. and weighted d-own by their respective old overcoats, moved in on Hatch and J asp, who had aristocratically chartered a sample room. Two floors up Jim, Horse, Mac, lvayward, and Caveman evaded the masses for twelve healthful hours of luxurious beauty sleep. lVith the school assembled, the Class of '47 slipped easily into their long-aspired- to positions under the able leadership of Head Mo Pete. Presently Robert the Crackup from Rosemont, Pa., liinped back, and with Cong's daily Any mail for the Vindexf' we knew the year had begun. It was about this time that Roscoe the Hound watered the quad for the first timeg although he wasn,t with us long, we all came to understand and appre- ciate him. Under Captain Powell, the eleven de- veloped rapidly and within eight weeks had completed one of the most successful seasons in school history. Belmont alone foiled the Gazelle Boy. Groton bowed 4-8-13 and a wild victory celebration fol- lowed, the first many of us had ever seen. The following Saturday found a num- ber of the form in New Haven for the Princeton game. Ned entertained lavishly and as a result Ben and Newbold learned a fundamental lesson. Wayward either couldn't read yet or JiII1,S note was too obscure, he waited three hours for Palmer who had long since given up. At this time the F.B.S., composed of Tony, Denny, Hasbrouck, and O,Beehan, appeared to rival the Larue Squad, a task in which they readily succeeded as the latter group gradually dispersed when its exploits became public. Christmas dinner provided a chance for Santa LeRoy and a group of not-too-ob- scure modern poets to cast playful as- persions in the direction of the faculty. The obscure compositions passed a trust- ing headmaster but were soon suppressed when an irate faculty group, all of whom were mentioned, got wind of the proceed- ings. The LION was contemplating print- ing the originals in place of the faculty picture as being more truly representa- tive of their souls, but censorship and decorum again played a vital part in the proceedings. Christmas vacation came as a welcome and a well-earned rest. The class average for the term hovered near the unprece- dented level of eighty and to all intents and purposes, the administrative de- partments of the school were functioning smoothly. Palmer and his stooges ran a record St. hlarkfs-Groton Dance com- plete with Pepsi-Cola, and before we knew it we were off on the second stretch of our Hnal year. Richard's team improved steadily and Archie's and Luther's squads did well. Refreshed by a visit from Santa, Will sought new diversions, and Mart, realizing the futility of attempting to sell last year's toothbrush to roommate Ike, sought consolation by joining Cong and Luther in The Cheering Section for The Little One. Moozoo, having roped in most of the school by dint of underhanded sub- scription appeals, produced a sequel to his Brantwood tabloid in the form of The St. hfarkerf' which tottered off to a shaky start in January, and, contrary to all expectations, improved steadily and ran throughout the year. A bleary-eyed Mr. Brewster, stating emphatically that the journalistic fire must be extinguished before three in the morning, broke up the St. Marker smoker in his parlor and neces- sitated the moving of the city desk to more remote corners of the school where the editor-in-chief and cohorts Palm, Butch, and Angy could work undisturbed through to breakfast. The long-anticipated dance weekend was drawing nigh and Leech-Roy man- aged to aid Jimmy in priming Goob for his initial conquest before leaving to catch up on lost sleep in the metropolis. The dance and its accompanying diver- sions proved an extremely welcome inter- lude. Hassie found the prospects of a Win slow, but never gave up trying. Early in March Garry showed his ver- satility by leaving the Dorm C pastures long enough to star effectively as Wood- row. Needless to say, the play was a tragedy. After the termination of winter sports and activities, interest momentarily turned to the Telephone Squad headed by extortioner Mikey, who was having its diHiculties. The ready tact of the Quaker from Italy, however, saved Ben and Sleaze from the Bell publicans. The musi- cal element in the school was at this time headed by Fred. who, somewhat dazed by symphonic strains, managed to get himself and three charges stranded in Blue-lawed Boston. His proposed plans for a night in the Statler lobby were over- ruled as the headmaster arrived at four in the morning and brought the weary ad- venturers back to Southboro. Room B, the home of latent knowledge and scene of the Iceman's fate, housed the gentle- men of the form who delighted in idle dis- cussion of the dubious merits of the peasants and secured moratoriums on all written assignments from an obliging instructor. French VI A, which studied mainly the one-two-three rule, and trans- lations of He is covered with mud and gloryn and VVhat has become of poor old Pierre? , was featured by Will's attempt to rise to the head of the class and Nfr. Goodridge's weary suggestion that they go on the stage together. A late snow provided the class archi- tects with sufficient material to erect a monument to a beloved master and be- fore it crumbled under the fury of mother nature, nocturnally assisted by insomnia- ridden Pete, it had attained a spectacular height of twenty-six feet. The term ended with the proverbial bang as Butch sported an attractive shiner, a permanent re- minder of the wrath of the Lord. The re- sulting furor soon cooled down, however, with God in His heaven and all right with North 3. We returned early in April from Easter vacation with the imminent prospect of the College Boards hanging over us. Mas- ters werge cramming us hastily, Harry B's history sections took on new interest and provided Mike with inexhaustible ma- terial for his one-man faculty meetings as we reviewed the doings of that irre- pressible combo, Boone and Calhoun and were instructed in a Fine style about the migratory habits of the cattle and the hogs. The exams took place on April 12 and inspired a thorough disinclination for work of any kind thereafter. The St. lNlark's Country Club was formed, with sinecures of various types for everybody in the form, but, after some short-lived letter paper was printed, soon died out and gave way to Teen-Ager hlike the Sleaze with his select group of oodle- laddles in their imported, Brooks Broth- ers bobby sox. Quad activities were typi- cal of the carefree attitude of the class, with a form of mass slaughter by the name of Creepy-Crawly featuring LeRoy in scanty garb reminiscent of the nineties and leading up to large scale water fights where marksmen, operating from Archie and Mike's room in A, extended their activities from the Sixth Form to cover the entire school. Baseball under Captain Ezra progressed amazingly Well, culminating in a 5-2 victory over Groton and the usual cele- bration. The crew, however, although bolstered by Captain Pete, was inexpe- rienced and could only look to the next season. llanager Freeman tried his best to finance the season by directing Brave Dave's speculation on the ponies, but with not too much success. Blost of the form trod the boards in Shep's musical extravaganza which with- out the hindrance of a plot intrigued the alumni immensely. Will reached the thespian peak of her career by using se- ductive hips to best advantage in a fas- cinating hula-hula number, and Palmer provided a hilarious finish to form ac- tivities when he declaimed on the vicis- situdes of the lIcGurk family among other amusing tidbits to a hysterical school. An impressive and sentimental Prize Day on June 6 was a fitting end to the school careers of all but two eager Lions, who departed for Southboro after a re- union chez Valvo to write a yearbook. Palm and Garry, unable to remain away from the cloistered walls for more than forty-eight hours, enjoyed a thirteen-hour joy-ride from New York in a windowless, windshield-wiperless, lightless Feepmo- bile with the incidental features of two tire changes and frequent stalls on rail- road tracks and in toll gates during the famous hurricane of '4'7. It is the duty of form historians to por- tray the more amusing aspects of the form with an exaggeration that is the perogative of literary, not to say poetic, license. Though the incidents related have shown only the lighter side of our school career, we have dedicated ourselves seri- ously to the improvement of the school to the best of our ability, what with efforts to reorganize the Student Council and to revive interest in important and bene- ficial extracurricular activities, such as journalism, debating and dramatics, to mention a few. Neither has the foregoing account related our development to a united and mutually co-operative Sixth Form or the debt we owe for that develop- ment to the faculty and the school. Our thanks first go to Mr. and Mrs. Brewster who have acted in loco parentis to us since they arrived in 1943. Mr. Brewster in particular has shown a personal interest and affection toward each one of us, and, as everybody who has contributed to our education here, has consistently acted un- selfishly for our best interests. We are also grateful to Mr. Barber, who, aside from his many athletic and academic contacts with us, has understandingly dealt with the dual difficulty of being both the LION and the form adviser. Mr. Goodridge, whose friendliness, humor, and excellent teaching the Class of '47 has particularly appreciated, carries with him as he retires our thanks and best wishes. The many others to whom we are deeply appreciative for their aid and encouragement are too numerous to mention, needless to say, we shall never forget, you, and the influence you have had on our lives is great. We leave, then, a school that is a great institution and one that, we hope, will constantly become greater over the years. As alumni, we will always be vitally interested in St. Mark'sg to those who re- main, we bequeath a rich heritage with the hope that you will make the most of your great opportunity. 22 1947 O JOHN BARON ABBOT Come with me to Westford town, Wlith apples growing all around, Or oH' to Forge Village, perchance, To take a fling at rural romance. Off to the woods Chic-Chic went, VVith gun and Harry on wild game-'s scent. Bound for New York in high powered car, Disrcgards official star. Nemesis of Very cop, None has ever seen him stop! Gotta VVork!', Gotta Work!',, he grinds all day But took time off for hockey play. The papers announced in headlines shrill-M Payroll Robbed From Abbot lNIill! YVas Bud a little short on cash? Or was Ace in debt for an auto smash? Westford, Blass. Prefectg Student Council '45g Football Squad ,46g Hockey Squad '45, Letterman '46, ,473 Baseball Squad '4-5, '-1-6, '-1-73 Vice-President S.M.A.A.1 Telephone Boy ' lYoodstock, Vt. Scholar '-1:71 Librarian '43, l .B.S. 217. NYhat? lVhat? Yes, Yes, Overseas British Airways, if you please. Oh, that accent flowing down, From Billy Beehan of New York town. FBS. his private toy, Making records his inane joy. Nervous, blinking, dapper man, Super deluxe fountain pen fan. In smoker every night this year, Drives M.G. in fourth high gear. For us he mocked in endless tones, The old fella in mumbling groans. Copley, Copley, Square, that is, XVoodstock, Biltmore, all are his! 45. WILLIAM EMMET BEE1-IAN, JR 24 Mert, lived with hlike in silent gloom, He ground and ground and ground. When Vindex adds fill up the room, Then does his machine-gun laugh resound. This boy, an earnest spendthrift, Once to someone said, My comb was a second form year gift. To smooth my hair so redf, A baseball fan, the Bums' defender, Gorilla mane-Hair tonic Vendor. VVe send our hope You sometime a liberal spender. Flushing, L. I. Basketball Squad St. Mark's Scholar '46g WILLIAM ROBERT Football Team '46g that time will render FREIIERIC TXTARTIN BowNI-1 Diploma with D1..Ytill!'liUlI '45: Vindea: Board, Dramatic Club Staff '45g School Store Manager, Librarian '45, '4-6, '4-7: Scholar '43, '45, '47g Cum Laude Society. BRADY Dorchester, bl ass. Brantwood Counselor '45, '46, Every day downtown he goes, How much he's eaten-no one knows. The food at school is not enough Y His stomach's filled with sticky stuff. A burly back on Bennyys team, His stomach before the game did seem Too full-those butterHies appeared! And yet he played, whom the Grotties feared. Our mighty Bill of bulging muscles With VVayward has those simple tussles Dorm D-the home of childish play, Poor Rudolf's hairs are turning gray. And now we end, dear friend, farewell. What holds your future?-None can tell. 25 PETER YVAGER BROWN Stalking through the darkened halls, With sweater green and overalls, Comes Pete the night-owl with stealthy tread, Makes lofty roofs his nightly bed. In winter storms of swirling snow, Upon the quad a mound did grow, Until with height of forty feet It climbed to the room of Cuban Pete, And then was axed to lowly rubble- Insomnia, he claimed, had been his trouble. Daphne to the dance he brought, And gazed in her eyes with dubious thought. With Chew-Chew roomed his sixth form year, While wandiring in the woods so near. Logsecretly a scull he made, And even did the ice-box raid. With bushy head and writing neat, Lifeis problems you will surely meet. New York, N. X Diploma with Distimrtion Prefeet: Assistant Crew Maiiagerg Musical Comedy Staff '46, 5173 Choir '4-3, '4-1, '45L Glee Club '4-5: Librarian ,45,'-16, '47g Brantwood Committee, Scholar '47, Cum Laude Society. Far Hills, N. J. CHARLES AUSTIN Buck Prefer-t: Football Squad '-Mig Tennis Team '46, Committee '47g Treasurer Entertainment Committee: Dra matic Club 517, Staff '47: Glee Club '453 School Store Managerg Librarian i-15, '46, 17. Oh, Juvo, Juvo, eire so bright, Survivor of an Indian mghtf Your burning hope at last come true, Your endless years of quest are through, The waiter let you in La Rue! In Far Hill fields the flowers grow Wlhere Austie may on tennis crow. This student finds his books are fetters So spends his time in writing letters. lle manages store with cool efficiency, Could business be his one deficiency? The library is a thrilling place, Jasp rambled on at, crawling pace. Always so casual he tries to seem, Our white-clad pro of the tennis team. 26 Y Blessings on thee, little man, VVith grating voice and Southern tan. Though minus diplomatic sense, Your lightning tongue a good defense. But once when words did hotly fly You ended up with blackened eye! Your versatility known by all- Slapstick comic, managed ball. Rival teams they ne'er appear Oh, that game was scheduled for last year. With Lion funds, too, you like to play, Gleefully writing checks all day. And as debater, you won renown- Little Caesar, please pipe down. Morrisville, Pa. FREDERIC GALLATIN CAMMANN Prefer-t, Basketball Squad '45, VVrestling Team '46, Soccer Team '46, Baseball lVIanager, LION Board, St. Marker Board: Dramatic Club '45, '46, '47, Staff '45, '46, '47, Musical Comedy '45, '46, '47, Stall '46, '47, Glee C lub '45, '46, '47, Choir '44, '45, '46, '47, Debating Team, Librarian '45, Summer Session '43, GLEN FRISBEE CARD, JR. Brookline, Mass. Prefeet: Football Letterman '45, '46, Hockey Squad '46, Letterman '47, Pawnshop Boy '46, Slimmer Session '43, '44, F.B.S. '47. Impassive face with blcary eyes, A muscled bod' with whiskers tough. So many morns he failed to rise, Boston Denny, our Brookline rough. With Newb a silent year he spent, And F.B.S. he gave a try, With Bill and Tony pleasure bent, With pictures, records, and glass on high. An athlete he is of boundless might, And yet, at times, we hear That oft' i11 his room at night. Did wisps of smoke appear. Ah, Denny lad with eyes of blue, And face that's so inert, Sweet lassies we hear do rush to you, We hope you'll keep your shirt. l 27 With whip in hand and sneer on face, Jug-Head shows his boys their place. In Dorm B the mighty Czar: Continental driving wrecked his car. The disc jockey of our form, He plays at night until the morn. Kalos Cassatt the Week-end kid, Squires Diana, the Pine Manor bid. Con man of Palmer's mob, Philadelphia Main Line noh. Was sprung with Dorian last Thanksgiving To the Statler for riotous living. He lost his shirt at Suffolk Downs, YVell known in numerous towns. ln future years he'll be, we bet, Still sponging off the social set. ROBERT KELSO CASSATT, QND Rosemont, Pa. Monitor: Prefect, Student Council '46, '47, Form Officer '45, '46, Football Squad '46, Secretary S.M.A.A.: Treasurer Dance Committee, Missionary Society '45, '46, Secretary '47: Musical Comedy '45, '46, Glee Clulw '45, '46, Choir '43, Brantwood Counselor '45, '46, Telephone Boy '46. Syosset, L. I. BEVERLY CORY CHEM' Prefeet, Student Council '44, '45, Football Squad '46, Dramatic Club Staff '46, '47, Musical Comedy Staff '46, '47, Brantwood Counselor '44, Brantwood Committee '44, Flag Boy '46, Summer Session '44, Accelerator. Chew-Chew, man of pleasant ease, liowlegged Pele with far spread knees. Through St. NIark's he's wound his way, ln towel, dark glasses, he lounged all day. Drives his car on Long Island's shore, Vacation life is never a bore. Football played at mighty speed, Yet. in the fifth boat Dave decreed. A has-been love he gave a fling, At night he worked on flats with Sling. Oh, those famous orgies of the Isle Perchance will have to pause awhile, As at college your glass you raise, Our bon-vivant of easy ways. 28 From Lake Forest came our Willy, Chicago's best, a fair young lilly. Variety, pipes, or General ltlills You can be sure they're all our Will's. Hula Hula danced, and what an actor, Sputtered Italian-we roared with laughter. Yes, in him Mr. Coe takes pride, A mighty athlete, yet never tried. During the dance away he flew To see Lake Forest's lucky few. lYith Kenny he wrote a play, Shep said thanks but go away. Now Kenny's gone to Harvard, And VVilly's off to Yale, But to you go our love and hope That you'll survive life's travail. Lake Forest, Ill. VVILLIAM ELLSXVORTH GLOW, QND Dramatic l'lul1 '45, '47, Staff '44-: Musical Comedy '45, '47, Staff '46g Glee Club '47, Librarian '45, Pseudo- Entcrhlinnient Committee. THEODORE flROSVENOR CONGDON Providence, R. I. Prefectg Crew Squad '44, '45, '46, Letterman '4-7: Vindex Board: Dramatic Vluh '46, '47, Staff '45: llusical Comedy '45, '46, Glee fluh '45, '46, Choir '43, Brantwood Counselor '453 Vhurch I'sherg Telephone Boy '45, Scholar '43, '46. Congo, Congo, boom, boom, boom. Terr1fic! Terr1fic! , echoes through the room. Lo, backgammon boards are rattling near And for the favored he must. cheer, - Encouraging l'l1Il17klbliZ lll his ear. VVhat is that epistle on the table top YYhich eager hands let slowly drop? How can these folks help but send The blank with letterhead marked, Dear Friend ? A hot. plate chef, a record fan Stamp collector, staunch crew mane '--f Cong a member of the cheering section, Williams is his selection. 29 The walls all shake, the tower falls, W'hen Lethal treads the hallowed halls, While Hexing muscles, set for a fight: New holds he shows with great delight. Back breaker of the wrestling squad, Cushy romps upon the quad. With failing breath the stories flow, Of Uncle Bob and how jceps go. A master chef with naught but butter, Hot dogs he keeps in leaden gutter. By cellar treks with blocks of ice, He cools the cokes which all entice. When old and gray at last you grow, VVe hope that you'll be in the dough. LOUIS ARTHUR CUSHMAN, JR. Towners, N. Y. Prefectg Football Squad '45, Team '46g VVrestling Team '46, Captain '47, Dramatic Club Staff '45, '46, '47 3 Musical Comedy '45, '46, '47, Staff '45, '46, '47, Choir '44, Librarian '45. New York, N. Y. PETER THORPE DIXON Head Monitorg Prefectg Student Council '44, '45, '46, President '47, Football Team '45, '46, Hockey Squad '46, Letterman '47, Crew Squad '45, Letterman '46, Captain '47, Missionary Society '44, '45, '46, '47g Glee Club '45, Choir '43, '44g Debating Teamg Librarian '45, '46, '47, Work Program Supervisorg Brantwood Counselor '45, '46, Trusty '47g St. Mark's Scholar '43, '44, '45g Scholar '46, '47g Cum Laude Society. Muscled body, casual look, Burns midnight oil in North 3 nook. Many powers to him belong, Little god ably led the throng. Yvith British accent, ready sneer, He taught all peasants righteous fear. Follows Goren to the letter, Dr, Schenck, you should know better! A solid guard, a mighty oar, On Brantwood hills his word was law. Head Mo., Captain, Supervisor, Paid his rent to Glut the Nliser. A lover of the cool night air, The Racquet Club his future lair. Though tact he lacks in moments tense, Harvard years will bring this sense. as 30 Man of mighty appetite, Uhieago soeial parasite. Always gets his money's worth, Ut' Cash he Claims he has a dearth. South End funds he counts with glee, Refused to pay a taxi fee. Ilis name is found on every board, Of candy bars he has a hoard, Kept within a strongbox loeked, Yelled for blood when it was hooked. Un mission meetings Angus thrives, To get ahead he always strives, ln spite of being a joker's butt, A steadfast friend remains our Glut. Lake Forest, Ill. WILLIAM ANGUS DoUGLAss lllllllllttlfl Iriflz l,'1.SfI'IIl'fi0ll Prefer-tg Qtudent Vouneil '44, '47, Hoekey Squad '46, Letterman '47, Soeeer Team '46: LION Board: Vtlldfkl' Board: Sf. .llnrkrr Board: Danee C'ommit.tee: Entertainment C'ommittee: Missionary Soeiety '46, President '4-7: Musieal Comedy '45, '46, '47: Glee Club '47: Choir '43, '4-4: Prize Declaimer '4-3: it. Mark's Seholar '43: Scholar '44, '45, '4-7: Vheerleader '47, Telephone Boy '46. GARKISON lxIf'f'LlNTOf7K Nor:L ELLIS Princeton, N. J. l oumler's Medal: Diploma u-ith D1'.vh'neh'orz Monitor: Prefeet: Student Vouneil '46, '47: Football Squad '4-6: Hoc-key Team '46, '47: Treasurer S.M.A.A.: Liox Board: Vinrlrar Board '46, '4-7: Editor-in-t'hief of Sf. Jl'arl.'er: Missionary Soeiety '4'7: Dramatic- Club '44, '45, '46, President '4'7: Musical Uomedy '44, '45, '46, '47: Glee Vlub '44, '45, '46, C'o-President '47: Vhoir '45, '46, '47g Debating 'l'eam: St. Mark's Scholar '44, '45, '46, '471 fum Laurie Soeietyg Prize IJL'l'l2lllI'l0I' '44-L Prize Speaker '47' Brantwood Vounselorg Yaledietorian, This is the only Ellis cow, VVit.h pointed head and receding brow. Yvalking brag sheet., caustic wit, Yvith Cynthia he made a hit. In long harangues he oft' orates, Flowery language in debates. Guarded the nets with easy skill, Neeks in head class with the B'ill. Played XVilson in the winter play, XVith A.H. he tried to stray. To Eli's gates he'll go this fall, Follow the steps of E.F. Hall? But while he's here and runs his dorm, YVe'll keep in Inind his bovine form. 31 y He who would scornful be Of every master, Let him in constancy Avoid disaster. Member of the YVestford race-- iVho is that on second base? It,s Hassie the Hump, On Broadway a bump. What things go through Humpo's mind? Chessmcn, blondes, three of a kind? This steadfast member of Sambas at Larryis With great finesse. Stay sober, Winsome, and demure, Since your future's still unsure. IIASBROUCK FLETCHER Westford, Mass. Baseball Team '47, Soccer Team '46, Choir '42, Flag Boy '46, l .B.S. '47. N ew York, N. Y. LUDLONV SEisR1NG FOVVLER, JR. Prefect: Basketball Squad '44, '45, '46, Letterman '47: Soccer Team '461 Tennis Team '46, Committee '471 Dance fommitteeg Dramatic Club '44, Musical fomedy '47, Glec Club '43, '44, '45, '46, Co-president ,471 Their '43, '45, '46, Crucifer ,471 Brantwood Counselor '44, '45, fheerleader '47. Ruddy cheeks, unshaven mug, Never studious, perpetual bug. A rotund man with gleaming letter Standing forth upon his sweater. Behind the cross with poker face, In chapel set a record pace. Paul Boo1ner's rival in the fight He smothered Palmer every night. Larue lover, carefree liver, iVhen he laughs so much doth quiver. Sought with Ellie to advance Our last minute chairman for the dance. O what a line this lad can t,hrow4 Sarco Valv, our tennis pro. 32 The horses pass, the bookies yell NVho's to win? flVIike can tell. He knows the scoop, and all the dope, To race a horse his future's hope. In spring 'neath hat of battered felt lllikc slaved for Dave at crew, Or milked a cow or killed a hog. For cash what will you do? Regatta brings lllike to the scene, Across the yacht club bar to lean. At Craigville Beach he learned the score. With itching palm he ran the store. O lllike with sense for worldly gain, A little deal can bring no pain. Providence, R. I. VVILLARD CLARK FREEMAN Crew Squad '43, '44, Manager '46, '47, President Entertainment Committee, LION Board, Dramatic Club Staff '43, '44, '47, hlusical Comedy '45, '46, Staff '47, Choir '43, '44, Librarian '45, Brantwood Committee-5 Book room Boy '44, '45, '46. HAYWARD HUTCHINSON GATCH, JR. Football Team '46. Ladue, Mo WVayward Hayward, always late, lilonstrous bod' with hazy pate. His raucous laugh and Grecian nose, VVith Glut to Dana he often goes There to see his lover slight. With mighty shoulders of mighty might, VVith Bill he romps through Dorm D's cloud VVith Barfly, Mike and all the crowd. A regular fella' from out the west, Our little Hayward, St. Louis' best. On ants a public speech he made, At end on Benny's team he played. Langley Collyer you're bound to find, If to the task you'll put your mind! 33 GORDON HARROWER, JR. Prefectg Football Letterman '46g Crew Squad Summer Session '44, F.B.S. '47. Buenos Aires, Argentine Republic Musical Comedy Staff '-17g Glee flub '-17. Your life will begin The moment you're in Argentina! Smiling perm of that land. Who feels so much Juan Peron's hand? With accent smooth and rumba rhythm, His winning ways take all our women. Ivith VVappler lived in heaping mess, Used pink goo as his hair dress. Behind the curtain, under Sling, Senor's job was props to bring. The piano tinkles every night, ln Fred's rhythms all delight. And you go off the world to try, Hasta la vista instead of good-bye! Two ton Tony, massive man, iNIember of the complex clan. Quickie daily at recess, With the boys of the F.B.S. Got his football letter, tried very hard, But Where is your sweater, O ponderous A squeaking voice on a home-made disc, lNIade in the back room at great risk. In public spoke of the fellas, fun! Initials drilled with chopper gunf' In French class clowned along with VVilly, His crazy antics drove Edward silly. With Kleber in the basement drew Scanty clad maidens with eyes of blue. O, captain of the seventh crew, What will the future hold for you? guard? Holmdel, N. J. '45, '46, Dramatic Club Staff 'Mg Supply Store Manager '47, FREDERICK ASHLEY IIEATH, JR. 34 This is the saga of the one called Dorian, Now hear the tale of your historian! He came to us the third form year, And to him we listened with eager ear, Of Larry's, village, and Brew House brawls, His stories were amazing to hear. This casual man of monstrous height, Took time off this LION to write, From shady trips, both near and far, One night left in hidden car. On Fort ltleadows lifts a mighty oar, Found keeping training quite a chore. VVhen you leave, Oh tiny ed-in-chief, The faculty will at last find relief. Your sparkling wit will be missed by all, Save those within fair Harvard's wall. New York, N. Y. GEORGE PALMER LEROY Prefectg Student Council '47g Football Squad '45, Crew Squad '44, '45, '46, Letterman '473 Editor-in-Chief of LION, St. Marker Board, President Dance Committeeg Vice-President Entertainment Committeeg Dramatic Club '46, '47, Musical Comedy '46, '47, Brantwood Counselor '45, '46, Cheerleader '47, Mail Boy '46, '47. JAMES RUSSELL LOVVELL, JR. New York, N. Y. Monitor, Prefect: Student Council '45, '46, '47g Form President '45, '46g Football Squad '43, Team '44, '45, Captain '463 Hockey Squad '44, Team '45, '46, '47g Baseball Letterman '44, Team '45, '46, '47g Tennis Champion '45, '-46: Dance Committee, Brantwood Couselor '44, Church Usherg Prize Speaker. All know Big Jim's a mighty man, A stalwart athlete with night-club tan. Lack of cash his constant lament, Hide stamps and food when you catch his scent. This lad captained footballg is Benny's pal, They say Edie Poo's his only gal. Long Island, New York, is all he knows, The world he sees with glasses of rose. Dances and girls and winning smile: Big times his busy life compile. In all sports Jim is quite the ace, Pushes pen at wicked pace. Next year at football you should star, Oh, Jim, with your talents, please go far! 35 Tung, tung, Vibro, All aquiveringg Little man of restless shimm'ring. Ookie Gopher is his name, Mighty muscles bring him fame. Every Sunday on our eyes It comes-the Green Years in disguise, Shatt'ring peace of Sabbath Day, Comes that suit-a motley ray. The bow of his boat breaks off with a As mighty Ookins flails his oar. On Glut's committee for Boston flat, He pins mighty Coe-Coe to the mat. To this Gopher go our cheers, And hope for peace in future years. I'02lI' TIENRY LANSING BTCVICKAR, JR. Tuxedo Park N Y Prefer-tg Football Squad '46, Crew Squad '43, '44, '45, '46, Letterman '47, Vinder Board: Missioilary Society '46, Vice-President '47g Music-al Comedy '47, Glee Club '45, '47g Choir '43, '441 Brantwood Counselor '46, C hapel Boy '46, Scholar '43, '45. Hudson, Mass. Football Team '4-63 Basketball Squad '47, Mirror, mirror, on the wall, lvho has the strongest bod' of all? 'Tis mighty Miller, gridiron king, Yet on the dance floor takes a fling, Knows every hotspot in the state, Off to Manny's-donlt be late. Commutes with llerky every day. Amazes Doc in hlath six A. As plunging back he won great, fame, Played throughout. the Groton game. At. short, he sparked the SM. nine: Successfully eluded Harry Fine. Our luck and cheer with you go over, For a happy time on the Vliffs of Dover, TVILLIAM PHILLIP MILLI-.R Baseball Team '47. l 36 Daily does the organ trill, Gaily does our Muky thrill: That afternoon well spent, VVhile over English silent bent'- Oh, I guess welre a theme ahead, His classmates groaned, the Badge turned red. In that room does silence reign, Just like Easton, whence he came. To Charles he mutters in Chinese, VVho answers studiously-Japanese. Ah, with your industry so great, And your backward leaning gait, Success soon should come, When at Haverford you are done. Easton, Pa. FREDERIC OXNIAR lx'liUSbLR, IR Glee Club '47g Chapel Usher '471 Assistant Organist. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PEPPER, JR. Chestnut Hill Pa Monitor: Prefectg Student Council '46, 'Hg Football Squad '4-5, Team '-LGQ Basketball Squad '4-6: Bisehall Squad ,46, Team '47g President S.lVI.A.A.g hlissionary Society '471 Brantwood Counselor '-Q65 Librarian 4-5 P Telephone Squad '46. Oft' upon a midnight dreary, Benjy pondered weak and weary, Over volumes of Butchie's lore: With the debating team he pondered, Held the stakes while Freddy wandered Through the library's upper floor. The time has come, the YValrus said, To clean your room and make your bed. Chief of Inspectors, head of A.A., lNIany soft jobs, complete with pay. Loves to fool around so terribly much, Played second base with a 1nasler's touch In football, too, he won great fame, Recovered fumble in the Groton game. 37 In Philly town did lNIiky P. His yearly room and board decree: Wlhere Mouse, the sacred maiden, moved, Here lNIiky to St. Louis proved He could exist for free. This paper-heir with beard full-blown. To every girl in Maine is known. A supporter of the sarco squad, He roomed with Arch above the quad, Managed football, helped write this book, Bell System and Brew thought him a crook! As Miky eased his way through school, VVe all proclaimed, The Sleeze's no fool. This east coast house-guest gets around- Next year at Harvard he will be found. lh'IICHAEL EDGAR PULITZER Clayton, Mo Diploma irith, Distfnctiorz Prefect: Football Manager: LION Board: Vzfnrlex Board: Entertainment Committee: Debating Team: Dra matic C'lub Staff '43, '44, '45, '46, '4'7: Nlusical fomedy Staff '44, '45, '46: Librarian '45, '46, '471 Fhapel Usher St. lVlark's Scholar '43, '44, '45g Scholar '46, '47, Cum Laude Society, Pa. Telephone Squad '-16. New York, N. Y. Prefer-tg Football Squad '46, Baseball Squad Summer Session '4-3. Stay and read this rude inscription, Read this song of Hatchet Face, Visage fine on U.S. penny, Came the profile, lean and thin. King of mitt of but three fingers, Diamond talk his only line. Squaw is Cow-Cow, New York Princess Queen of home of famous Larry's. Boom, boom, boom, boom, war is callin Calls him back to native habit: On Syosset Shawmut stands, Waving high the feather glorious Of Piping Rock, the club of homeland. Knob of 'G-Island social casual, When comes peace, 0 able chieftain? VVILLIAM DERHAM, JR '46, Team '47, Dramatic- C'lub '4-73 Librarian '451 Flag Boy '46 u 23 38 Doctor Sylvana, mystic man, ltletaphysics from our Van. Sage of Latin, Inumbler wise, Captain ltlarvel in disguise. Laden with cameras he putters about, Yet ne'er a shot has ever come out, Makes the board of LION shout, Puts the masters all to route. On him fair luck will clearly smile, If he concentrates on dice awhile. YVondrous! Startling! In group one, Yet ne'er a lick of work has done. John Harvard shall this boy amaze, Our P.Y.-from Satan's haze. Slingerlands, N. Y. PETER VAN SLINGERLAIND Diploma 'lrith Dl.SfiIlCfiI.fJlL Prefect, LION Board, Vimlcx Board, St. Marker Board, Dramatic- Club Staff '46, Stage Manager '47, Music ul Comedy Stage Manager '46, '47. RICHARD WRIGHT SOUTIIGATE Wlashington, D C Diploma with Distinction llonitorz Prefect: Vice-President Student Council '47, Football Squad '45, Team '46, Basketball Squad 4.1 Letterman '46, Captain ,475 Crew Squad '45, '46, Letterman '47, LION Board, IY1'llfIB.l' Board: St. Marker Board Missionary Society '47, Dramatic Club '47, Musical Comedy '46, '47, Brantwood Counselor, Asst. WYork Prog,run Supervisor, Pawnshop Boy '46, St. Mark's Scholar '45, Scholar '46, '47, Cum Laude Society. He came from the South to the hostile North On the Yankee rebellion he issues forth, Kill the peasants! You filthy knaves! On the joys of Chevy Chase he raves. Dweller in the elite mouse tower, Scowling face, eternal glower. He sits on God's right hand, say some, Pinor,s program beneath his thumb. With Yalve a novel cult began, In winter basketball he ran. South of the border he flew with Tweet, In two weeks returned with Hillllillg seat.. Of metaphysical verse an endless flow, NVhose meaning none can hope to know. At Harvard, Southern socialite, Blake sure the people you meet are right. 39 Latin lover and Francophile, NVhat infinite guile Lies in that sweet, sweet smile? He and Sling made quite a pair By twos Courting an incomprehensible Muse. Although in prose Tweet described The big city's seamier side, He finds it tres gai To be recherche And slightly risque With a melancholy layg Musical comedy and play Account for his Thespian way. IQDVVARD GRANT SPARROW, JR. New York, N. Y. Diploma with Distinction Prefectg Captain Soccer Team '46g Hockey Managerg Editor-in-Chief of Vinder: Dramatic Club '45, '46, '47g Musical Comedy '45, '46, '47, Glee Club '45, Choir '44, '46, '47, Telephone Boy '45g St. Mark's Scholar '44, '45, '46, '47g Cum Laude Society. Oak Park, Ill- JOHN CHARLES STREET Diploma with Distinrtiori Glce Club '47g Choir '45, '-463 Librarian '45, Assistant Organistg St. Mark's Scholar '45, '46, '47g Cum Laude Society, Accelerator. The chapel's all darkg the pews lie stillg And suddenly with discord the organ pipes fill. Charlie's at the keyboard: now again he playsg On and on-endless through countless days. And now it,'s four and time to grind. And so to his cell so still he climbed, And there in silence worked ahead, VVith Muky of cheeks so rosy red. Nobly with his scholar's bass Charlie did the Glee Club grace. Homeric Verse and horn-rimmed glass- He's always ahead in Badger class. This man so sage of philosophy, Has he ever heard of th' immortal She ? E l 40 This handsome man from across the sea, Though no C 'um Laude may he be, In every sport an athlete, A varsity man is he. He had his troubles in romance, Two girls invited to thc dance, From Chestnut Hill to the Jersey Shore, Billy Barber knew the score. Lightning temper, intelligent look, A Springside girl his football took. Always bouncing, perpetual tan, Known to all as the rocket man. As rink-rat, Slugger, he is famed, His bed the Dance Committee claimed. 0, Q-Ball, we'll always remember you, Who beat the Grotties five to two. Philadelphia, Pa. N EWBOLD STRONG Prefeet: Student Council '46: Football Letterman '45, '-46: Hockey Letterman '-l-5, Team '46, '47g Baseball Squad '45, Team '46, Captain '47: Vindex Board, Librarian '45, Brantwood Counselor '4-6: Telephone Squad '-46. RICHARD .AUSTIN TILGHMAN Lawrence, N. Y. Monitor: Prefer-t: Student Council '44, '45, '46, Secretary '471 Form Officer '45, '46: Football Letterman '4-6: Hockey Letterman '45, Team '46, Captain '47g Baseball Squad '45, Team '46, '47, Missionary Society '44, '45, '46, Treasurer '-47: Dramatic- Club '44, '45g Musical Comedy '45, '46g Glee Club '45, '46g Brantwood Committee, Chapel Boy '46g Telephone Boy '45g Scholar '42, '43, Six years ago our Tillie came To earn himself a famous name: To be a politico deluxe, To look sometimes askanee at books: To shove a puck around the ice, Or all masters with his charm entice. This man so smooth who runs Dorm B, A lady killer claims to be. With Jug-Head lived in the lVIouse's wing, Thought that Ike was quite the thing. Football played, and baseball, too: Being in love too much for you? But now you go, next year you'll be With the boys in New Haven sipping tea? In time will he thermometers shake, And if he's lucky, pulses take! 41 0 PETER DELANVEY XYALLACE Gizmo, Gizmo, startling sightg hlammoth meals are his delight You whose hair is never short, lVith Jim in Tower you held your Red pajamas, sophisto pose- So lolase where e'er it goes. His genius in statistics lies- Cigarettes he never buys. Junior Op', our Bengue kid, With eager Puss he made his bid. His mighty legs two records broke, But pitching days were just a joke. Benny's batters dropped in order, Beneath the balls of this marauder. At Island brawls he holds his own. I want a Cadillac with green two-tone. Yet though your merits we often flout, Of your ability there is no doubt. court. New York, N. X Prefectg Baseball Squad '45, '46g Three Standing Jumps and Standing Broad .lump Record Holder, Brant wood Counselor '4-6: Telephone Boy '45, '46, Flag Boy '46g Hungry '43, '44, '45, '46, '47. New York, N. Y. LION Board Assistant, Glce flub '47, Choir '47 The tubes all melt, the wires they burn, As Fred the dial seeks to turn. Black-haired Siegfried of the radio room, He slaves with Glease, two sons of gloom. VVith phonograph he did orate On oscillations and their rate. Bane of Doc in Math 6 A, A simple thought he ean't convey. But rather in sentences periodic Conjures theorems idiotic. Last fall he brought a camera grand, For pictures of the school he planned. But now this scientist-to-be Will photograph at lNl.l.T. FREDERICK CHARLES YVAPPLER, J 3 Musical Uomedy Staff '47g Dramatic Club Staff '47, 42 Blank expression, swinging bat, Silent Dave, Maine aristoerat. lle's lived with Hump for two long yearsf Baseball scores are all he hears. In Boog and Joe close friends he found. Next, fall for Eli he is bound. lYhe11 asked with all he does agree, Yes, Chesterfields are the ones for me, Or maybe Camelsflet me see. Time and Life he runs for us, Good Dave is never in a puss. But softly goes his simple way, N'er with argument to dismay. Vlfith years of Yale behind your back, Life's problems you will have to crack. Southborough, Mass. DAVID XVEBSTER Soccer Team '4-6: Hockey Squad 317: Baseball '46, '-1-7: 'l'elf-phone Boy '-Mig Summer Session FM. IIERBERT KENASTON TWITCHELL, JR. Setauket, L. I., N. Y. Glen- Club '-I-5: Vhoir, '-1-33 Lilmrarian '-165 Mail Boy '45g Scholar 'Mig .Kc-celerator. 43 Those happy few . . . Frcdcrick l'olburn lialdwin 'lll10Ill2iS Nesbitt Mcfarter 3d Julian Vorncll Biddle Alfred Noble M014-sm Jr. xvlllltllll Burr fhapiiian Jr. .Xllcn Samuel llloorc Rolwrl llcnry Fisher Jr. Paul SlNllllll9NV0I'lll llvrbc-rt Ellis Ilurrington Jr. John Miles 'llll0IIllJSOIl Jr. 1 44 , a -Q 1, FORMS --, 'K 4 h -rg, Q '.1f'11 In Rosenkrantz, Bridges, Brown, E., Platt, Hendrie, Thayer, R., McCarter, Culley, Forgan, Cummins, Levings, Brady, N., Crimmins, deCoen, Denby Ken, Rumbough, Curtis, Emery, Johnson, W., Saunders, T., Schwab, Kolligian, King, Mitchell, Coburn, Gersman, Cumming, Healy Greene, G., Bundy, Harder, G., Pulitzer, P., Haight, Richards, Cottrell, Miller, Galatti, Sears, Wetmore, Waters, I The Flfth Form Snelling The Fifth Form got off to its start this September with three of the old, familiar faces missing. Sher, Benny, and Jack had departed elsewhere, but our losses were more than compensated for by the addi- tion of a new quintet: Sandy, Pete from old Ohio, Averell, Rosie, and Bigelow, whose head seems to be the target most desired by daring shoe-boxes. After Tobe had been acclaimed Presi- dent, a large part of the Form girded itself for football, including quite an array of Assistant hlanagers. At this point, it might be opportune to recount our achievements in the athletic field. Nine of us made the triumphant football team, the same number clicked in hockey, four made the basketball squad, and while only Johnathan represented us in base- ball, Fifth Formers practically dominated the first four boats in crew. The first term passed rather unevent- fully. Our scholastic progress was satis- factory, we thought, with John Winthrop averaging 99 per usual. All other events were overshadowed by the smashing win against Groton, in which Deek made us proud by snatching a pitch-out pass for a touchdown. Hysterical reports emanated from a devastated Boston after Emile, Sandy, and Greg had spent their football privileges there, but these rumors were never confirmed. Then, Teddy lost his head under rather trying circumstances, and startled us by hurling a broom through his transom. Peter led a group of us looking like African natives back from vacations in Florida, and we embarked on our last term before becoming Sixth Formers. The faculty has frowned on certain characters passing out free pencils, would-be moni- tors or no. But be that as it may, we hope that we may look back on next yearis achievements with pride and satisfaction. TERRY HAIGHT Marshall, Gardner, Jacob, Hughes, Cromwell, Corbin, Crosby, Cosgriff, Reisman, Pell, Hoffman, Ziegler, Emmet Norton, Long, Ott, Baker, Coxe, Harwood, Bonsal, Ijams, Rufenacht, Austin, Moon, Duane, Hardner, J., Iselin, C. Breed, Harris, Aldred, Barnard, Holder, Fowler, T., Watson, Roosevelt, J., Ricketson, Gallun, Wappler, lt., Greene, B. The Fourth Form The school year was ushered in by the loss of Rowley and the appearance of some Hve new boys: Bing, Dar, ltfoon, Utah, and Jack the noise, who, ever deficient, had remained on the same rung of the scholastic ladder. These additions were soon acclimated and active con- tributors to the nightly confusion which prevailed in both New Dorm and Dorm E. Early in the fall term Herbie, having failed in his first attempt to make his million, was retired. Athletically we were successful. Bing, John, and Joe made the football squad, the latter two receiving their letters. We were well represented on the J.V.'s, and the remaining aspirants formed the nucleus of lWonroney's Manglersf' a spirited eleven that proved victorious in its contest with Marlboro, though only two periods were played. About the end of November, Roue Rufus, musically inclined, found nearby Fram- ingham well suited to his artistic tempera- ment, and Inspector Sehenck outwitted Nicotine Jack in The Case of the Loaded Laundry Bag? During the middle term John and Joe played varsity hockey, while lwax and Bruce dribbled to fame. Such N ortonisms as, You can get more knowledge from the library than books, brought Ber- mudais own barracuda, great fame. Tui- edo VVilly, ever a democratic influence, admitted that he had once known a, painter, and Seedy our budding elec- trician was shocked into the startling realization that lightning often strikes twice in the same place. Spring found Joe in fine voice, but not up to faculty stand- ards. As a result, Nlax, previously a dark horse, gained position and fame. On the baseball field we were well represented, particularly by Rick and Harry who played on the top squad. The lack of available space prevents me from being able to elaborate the story of our fourth form year. Nevertheless, I hope to have caught somewhat the spirit of the form. Together we look forward to two more happy, eventful, and productive years at St. lNIark's. THOMAS POVVELL FOWLER 3R11 Battles, Fletcher K., Thorne, Webster, P., Saunders, A., Dunn, Davis, Jelke, Visser't Hooft, Norris, deGersdoff, Camacho, Laidlaw, D. Elkins, VVinans, VVeld, Romaine, VVebb, Coolidge, Freeman, P., Mortimer, Elliott, T., Rogers, Hirsch I The Thlrd Form Recipe: Mix one cup branis, two cups brawn thoroughly with one quart mischief and let simmer in school for one year. Cut into 29 pieces. Result: the Third Form. Autumn found us on all but one of the football squads, ovbiously the varsity. Closest was Pepe on the JV's, with Porky and Remi captains of the Seniors and Juniors respectively. However, our lively spirits were carried into Dorm C to the dismay of our prefects, constantly awak- ened by such intellectual exclamations as Squelched! Prove it! Disprove it! and Duuuhl' November brought the Groton celebration, a gala affair led by stalwart Third Form wagon-pullers. Despite singed hair, everyone retired happy. Ashbu and Moe bounced around C as members of the Bunny Rabbit Societyf, and Dee,s pug- nacious attitude inspired more cultured discussions. YVe returned from vacation to the re- laxation of Midyears. Nev gave Dick a close race in science, but by sheer luck was edged by 57 points. Athletically we showed promise that term, basketball letterman Pepe outstanding among his formmates on JV and wrestling squads. The inherent ruggedness of our class was disclosed when Herky discovered none of us were up to the strength norm of the nation. The dramatic portion of our form consisted of Freaky, Viz, and Jack, who emoted convincingly behind the foot- lights. One night, Dicky demonstrated his case of Lapsis lNIemoriae by clubbing Hank on the head. However, since wood has no effect on sawdust, Dicky dis- covered that when the clock strikes nine and the moon is in the sky, it is not time for breakfast. The Spring term was highlighted by our discovery that some of our hitherto more discreet members were in reality, vandals After reprimands, they vowed to mend their ways, but we are looking on them with a new interest. PETER B. FREEMAN HENRY S. ROMAINE Crawford, Cushman, J., Ross, Witherspoon, Adams, Thayer, F., Bigelow, Leeson, Whitney, Argenti, Cremer Hiam, Roosevelt, W., Payne, Schoettle, Hoyt, Gerdau, Cassatt, A., Ballantyne, Stone, Ingalls, White The Second Form The year began with only Dan missing and with many new boys making their appearance. The old boys quickly made the new at home. Soon we were in the midst of the football season. Most of the form played on the Juniors, although there was a fine sprinkling on the Seniors and Midgets. It was during the first term that Mr. Coe aptly named Red, Amoeba, and that we all lived in terror of being pursued and lassoed by either Sandy or Rosy, both of whom had come directly to school from the uncivilized West. During the winter term a group gath- ered nightly in Room 6 to enjoy wild chalk fights with a few books inter- mingled for variety's sake. Our Texas boy, Payne, proved outstanding at this sport, with Rip and Hugo close seconds. One night, Billy, also a hardened veteran, smashed a window and our evening en- counters ceased. Poor Andy pulled the best stunt of the season when he threw a book at an evasive classmate, and with the help of an open window, managed to hit hir. Brewster who was showing some guests around the grounds. The year proceeded with Tristan prov- ing the ablest in our class by continually supplying the wrong answer in such a way as to drive the faculty insane: Leeson blandly refusing to feed his prefectsg Mr. Martin conducting an inquisition over Andy's newspaper activities: and a spirited war with Dorm A which ended unexpectedly when a sly prefect nabbed Ezra and Sandy on a mission behind enemy lines. Although there have been many times when calamity has seemed just ahead, matters have always been smoothed out. The year as a whole has not only been eventful, but happy. The masters have shown great patience with us and it is partly because of their forbearance that we have had such a successful year. PETER IIIAM Jackson, VVinston, Laidlaw, F., Phipps, J., Phipps, R., Cottrell, A. Thomas, Thacher, Betts, Musgrave, Iselin, J., Cowardin The First Form On a hot day in September, twelve First Formers arrived at school to find Deiciency Dan, a holdover from last year, ready to show us Room 11. The football season found all of us on the hlidgets save Farr and Greasy, who made the Juniors by dint of their hefty builds. Bob was christened Fog because of his peregrinations at end, but Tim showed real talent with his powerhouse running. After the Yarsity's tremendous win over Groton, our spirits rose. All experienced the non-too-gentle hands of our prefects after each attack of dorm warfare. Tooth- powder was the favorite weapon, with Hind,s Honey and Almond Creamn a close second. Thanksgiving brought great joy to some of us who walked unmolested in the Sixth Form Room and on the Quad. Greasy showed his scientific bent by turning off the donkey engine when everybody else had failed. Near the end of the term, Ajax became the editor of a paper called The Times or How ltluch Left Till Vacation? Winter brought its usual ice, with Tim and Farr making Third Squad Hockey. The rest of us contented ourselves with teaching Southerners Gene and Izzy how to skate. About midway in the term, Mr. Gracon took over our Latin. He didn't think much of us for the first few weeks, but after that, he thought even less. Early spring fever reinstated dorm War- fare, waged with brooms and curtain rods. Even Fog's broken picture and Slinky's seven years of bad luck didn't stop us. But when Fossilhead demolished the light as the prefects entered, we knew we were doomed. In musical comedy tryouts, Art won a gentleman's bet from Ntr. Sheppard by singing high C. These varied activities of our form have proved that we possess at least latent talent, which wilt, We trust, lead to a happy career at school. JOHN J. ISELIN Brumby, Gillespie, Elliott, J., Foster, Barwise Johnson, A., MacDougall, Flaherty, Monroney, Happer The Veterans VVe have all agreed that our return to a secondary education was viewed with apprehension and misgivings, but with no lack of aspirations. Now as we look back on the year, we find the first two of these dispelled, and the third undiminishcd. Our first duty was to establish a head- quarters companyf' After careful con- sideration of our assigned rooms and the hospitality of their respective inmates, we requisitioned Room One occupied by that affable duo, Porter Gillespie and Burr Johnson. As Punctual Porter says, They came for a cup of coffee and stayed all year. However, he never com- plained when Andy Happer scattered cigar ashes over the rugs. Extracurricular activities were varied and numerous. Not discouraged by their inability to compete in inter-school ath- letics, Rod MacDougall, Mike Mon- roney, Jim Elliott, Dave St. Coeur, and Dick Barwise, the high jumper, could be found in the gym of an afternoon, where, I understand, they organized a distin- guished basketball team. The big ques- tion, athletically speaking, is, why was Porter doing road work? Nlarlboro proved an easy lure for most of us. llany a Saturday night found us following either the adventures of Hop- along Cassidy, or, on occasions, a few more personal and intriguing ones of our own. Has any one seen Charlie lately? Only a few of us were privileged to be- long to the Professional Order of Baby Sitters, Rod, Mike, and Dick being proudly proficient in the calling. Our small room was crowded daily with the advent of four day students: Bill Brumby, Jim Elliott, Frank Norton, and Bob Foster. Blore campaigns were won and lost in that room! Seriously, our year at St. lNlark's has been a fine one. We will remember the understanding manner employed by the faculty and hir. Brewster. NVC were not restricted, and our work was our responsi- bility. I sincerely hope that we have justi- fied this confidence. T. J. FLAHERTY 5 PORT Tlllfl FIYIC f'.Xl l'.XINS Solllllgzlto, Dixon, Lowcll. Tilghman, Stfllll THE TEAM Kolligian, Schwab, Lowell CCaptainj, Miller, W. . Gatch, Cottrell, J ., Pepper, Southgate, Cushman, A., Dixon, Aldred Sept. Q8 Oct. 5 Oct. IQ Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 92 Nov. 9 FOOTB THE SCHEDULE S.M S.M S.M S.M S.M S.M. S.M LL 13 Portsmouth Priory 6 14 Noble's 6 13 Belmont Hill 20 19 lliddlesex 7 6 Milton 0 24 Boston Latin 6 48 Groton 13 JANIES R. LOVVELL, JR. Captain INHCHAEL E. PULITZER Man.ager ERNEST E. HOWARTH Head Coach ROBERT M. KIMBALL DAVID S. LANIER Assistant Coaches 54. The Season The 1946 football team brought a successful season to a wonderful finish with a smashing 48-13 victory over Gro- ton. With but two regulars, Captain Jim Lowell and Peter Dixon, back from the 1945 eleven, 1 was rather dubious of our chance of success, but the whole squad worked hard and faithfully, showing steady improvement from game to game. Nvith a rather light, inexperienced line, we expected to be a little weak defensive- ly, but our defense turned out to be our strongest asset towards the end of the season. The team spirit was excellent, due mainly to the leadership of Captain Lowell, who was always the hardest worker on the team in practice as well as in games. After a ten-day practice session, the season was opened with Portsmouth Pri- ory. Although they surprised us with a scoring pass play on the first scrimmage, we settled down and ground out a 12-6 victory. The next week Nobles was defeated by a 14-6 score. Our blocking was still ragged, which slowed down the offense. Lowell made a long run for the third touchdown which was nullified by a clipping penalty. Although our line played a great de- fensive game against Belmont Hill, lapses by our backs in pass defense enabled them to earn a 20-13 Victory over us. It was a disappointing game to lose, since Lowell alone gained Q91 yards to Bel- mont's 80 on the ground. After Belmont went ahead in the beginning of the fourth quarter, Lowell returned the ensuing kickoff ninety yards to tie the score. However, another long pass completion, THE SQUAD Mc-Vic-kar, de Rham, W., Ellis, Levings, Crosby, Cassatt, R., Buck, Abbot, Waters, Chew Pulitzer, M. Ulanagerj, Mr. Howarth, Card, llarder, G., Richards, Saunders, T., Barnard, llarrower. Tilghman, de Coen, Brady, WV., Strong, Mr. Kimball, Mr. Lanier Kolligian, Gatch, Miller, W., Schwab, Southgate, Lowell Cfapfaiuj, Dixon, Cottrell, J., Pepper, Vushman, A., Aldred after the passer was apparently trapped, gave Belmont a well-earned victory. This defeat marked the turning point in the play of the team. Our oH'ensive blocking began to click in the Middlesex game and Lowell broke out in the open for several long runs, scoring all nineteen points in a convincing 19-6 victory. Players who had been injured in the earlier games began to regain their form, and the team began to shape up into a regular eleven. Milton's twelve-game winning streak was brought to a halt when a fighting St. Mark's team, although forced back to their own three-yard line in the last quarter, staged a ninety-seven yard march to score the only touchdown of the game with but twenty seconds of play re- maining. This was probably one of the best played and most exciting games ever to be seen on a St. Mark's field. It showed the stuff that the boys were made of and gave us a big boost in looking forward to the Groton game. A light but scrappy Boston Latin team was defeated 24-6. Our passing game was given a good tryout, and several fine catches were made by Gatch and Aldred, the latter scoring two touchdowns. The Groton game was won almost be- fore it started, when a series of Groton fumbles enabled us to score 21 points be- fore the game was five minutes old. They fought back, however, to march right to a score after the next kickoff. We matched this score with another touchdown to lead at the half 27-7. We scored three more touchdowns later, two of them on long passes by Lowell to deCoen and Card. Groton scored a second touchdown, mak- ing the final score 48-13. Captain Lowell,s play featured in all our games. His speed, power, and excel- lent hip-action brought forth many long runs. In the Groton game he scored five touchdowns, passed for the other two, and kicked six extra points. I feel that with his natural ability, plus his desire to play football, he should be a success in college football. He has been a great captain and leader, and an inspiration to the rest of the team. Other Sixth Formers will be sorely missed next year. Archie Southgate rarely made a bad pass from center and backed up the line with plenty of courage and drive. Peter Dixon and Arthur Cushman made a good pair of running guards and did some excellent blocking. Ben Pepper, after a knee injury in the first game, re- turned in time to play a stellar defensive game at tackle in our last four contests. Hayward Gatch at end and Bill Miller at fullback were two new boys who gave us much needed strength in those positions. Richard Tilghman and Bill Brady were strong reserves at end and quarterback respectively. Newbold Strong, Denny Card, and Gordon Harrower supplied added strength. - Regulars who will return next year are Captain-elect Toby Cottrell, a hard charging tackle, Joe Aldred, an excellent blocking end and pass receiver, Walter Schwab, a good blocking back with two years experience, and Greg Kolligian, shifty right halfback. Other lettermen who got some experience this year are George Harder and Tim Saunders at guard and tackle, John Barnard at left halfback, Deke deCoen at end, and Reu- ben Richards at center. With these boys as a nucleus, the outlook for next year is hopeful. I Wish to extend my appreciation to Mr. Kimball and Mr. Lanier for their able assistance to me and the team. E. E. HOWARTH ws.. R fx 'N ,aah THE SQUAD Mr. Lawrence, Sparrow Ulanagerl, Aldred, Miller, L., Schwab, Barnard, Saunders, T., Johnson, VV., VVebster, D Wetmore, Mr. Barber Dixon, Card, Douglass, Abbot, Snelling, Tilghman CCaptaiuD, Ellis, Lowell, Strong, Kolligian BosToN TOURNEY w w Jan. S.Mf. 1 Andover 4 Jan. S.M. 1 Exeter 3 Jan. SLI. Q Choate 1 REGULAR GAMES J an. S.lN4 1 Harvard Freshmen 5 Jan. STM 0 Brewster Free Acad. 7 Jan. S.lVl Q Framingham High 7 Jan. S.lNI Q llilton 3 Jan. S.lNI Q Bliddlesex 1 Feb. S.lNI 5 Noble-'s 4 Feb S.M 1 Pomfret 0 Feb. b.M 1 Belmont Hill 4 Feb. SM 4 Hudson High 0 Feb. b.M 4 Lawrence Academy 3 PLAY OFFS Feb. SM 0 Nobleis 3 RICHARD A. TILGHMAN Captain EDWARD G. SPARROVV Ma1Lager WILLIABI VV. BARBER, JR Head Coach H O C Y EDNVIN C. LAWRENCE Assistant Coach 58 The Season To put it mildly, the winter of 1947 was not a good skating winter. After Christmas vacation the first squad had twenty-one days of skating, and though we played ten scheduled outdoor games, we struggled through six of these on slop- py or slow ice. In saying this, I am not making excuses for our mediocre record, other teams were equally handicapped. But the points are first, that such a winter is disappointing to players and coaches, who for nine months have been looking forward eagerly to the fun of practices as well as of games. In the second place, such a winter obviously hurts the calibre of future hockey teams, for if the first squad gets only three weeks of ice, the rest of the school gets even less, and young St. Markers need the skating. An encouraging fact, however, is that in spite of the weather, enthusiasm ran high throughout the three squads. We need not fear the incursions of other sports tif we ever didj. for the many hockey de- votees in the five lower forms are as usual anticipating the cold weather that is their right, and we hope will be their lot, next year. But I do feel sorry for the nine sixth formers on the squad who will not have another chance to represent their school and who needed more skating to increase their chances of success at college. As a matter of fact, the record is not as bad as it looks at first glance. We can not expect to beat Andover, the Harvard Freshmen, or Exeter, though in the past we have defeated the first two, or could we expect to cope with the G.I. stars who represented Brewster Academy. We did well to beat Choate, and of the nine games we played with schools of corre- sponding size, we won five. The trouble is, of course, that we lost to Milton, always a bitter experience, to Belmont Hill, inci- dentally the very best of the many good Belmont teams I have seen, and in the play-offs to Nobles, after edging them in the thrilling regular season game. The real disappointment to the players and to me was the unaccountably listless play against Milton, and in the second game against Nobles, where in each case we had the most at stake. We do remember with pleasure many exciting and pleasant moments: goalie Ellis's spectacular and decisive play against Middlesex, the diminutive, impet- uous, impudent Strong in mortal danger at the hands of a Harvard Freshman three times his size and twice his age, the three vital goals scored by the Johnson-Saund- ers-King line in the first Nobles game, Lowell's deciding score in the closing minutes of the same game, after he had circled the defense, the same player's glee at his finally cashing in on his bullet shot with two goals against the highly re- garded Hudson team, Captain Tilgh- man,s deliberate and important goal against Pomfret after a neat pass from Strong, the inspired work of Tilghman and Strong against the good Lawrence Academy team CTilghman, three goals and one assist, Strong, the winning goal and two assistsj. At times and under cer- tain conditions we did play good hockey, and we certainly had our fun. Captain-elect Snelling's team will not have easy sailing. Our opponents will be strong, and though six letter men and five other members of this year's squad will return, among them are not many good skaters. To Captain Tilghman and his classmates of '47, I can simply say that I thoroughly enjoyed working with you, and that I hope you will all go out for hockey at college. W. W. BARBER, JR. Z d I 60 THE SQUAD Bundy Ularlagerl, Duane, Harder, G., ljams, Sears, Crosby, Norris, Levings, Battles, Long, Mr. Snwx 1 r Famaeho, Holder, de Coen, Southgate Cflaptainj, Fowler, Lud., 1NIiller, VV., Wappler, R. THE SCIIEDULE Jan. 15 S.lNf. 39 N0ble's Q3 Jan. 16 S.M QQ Clinton High Q3 Jan. Q1 S31 33 Hopkinton Q3 Jan. Q5 S.lV1 Q4 Portsmouth Priory 31 J an. Q9 S111 Q7 VVeston Q1 Feb. 1 S.lV1 Q8 Saint Sebastian 31 Feb. 8 SAT 18 Saint Georges Q8 Feb. 1Q S.N1 30 Middlesex Q6 Feb. 15 S.M 31 Milton 4-Q Feb. 18 SJW Q8 Belmont llill 50 Feb. QQ S111 30 Pomfret 40 Feb. Q6 S.lYI 18 Klarlboro Q0 ltlarch I SM Q0 Governor Dunnner 45 llarch 4 SM Q3 flarnbriclge School 15 RICHARD XV. SOUTIIGA'l'1' f 'apta in FRl4lDERll'K M. BUNDY Manager ROLAND D. SANVYER, J R Head Voaeh B A S E T B A L L ERNEST E. HOVVARTII ,fl.s'.s'is'tant Uoach 61 The Season With the loss of last year's great team by graduation, we had to look forward to a year of building. It was just that. Our. team was composed of one sixth former, one fifth, two fourth, and one third, aided by substitutes who were, for the most part, lower formers. Hence, we were a green, inexperienced outfit, and our five wins, contrasted with our nine losses, showed it. The team developed a good defense which was capable of holding the op- ponents to low scores, but then it could not score sufficiently often to win itself. This fault we hope to overcome in another season so that we will at least win a majority of our games. In Archie Southgate we had a fine captain, who was unfortunate in that his team was made up of inexperienced youngsters. He can realize with some satisfaction that through his efforts he contributed much to help these future players and our future teams. Deke deCoen, captain-elect, was an aggressive forward, center, or guard, wherever he found himself playing. He and Southgate were the high scorers. Bruce Baker and Paul Holder, fourth formers, were at the forward positions, and with this yearis experience, should have a good year in 1948. Jose Camacho, a third former, at center or guard, played a hard, though not pol- ished, game and should be greatly im- proved. In the substitutes we had able support from Fowler, Lud., Wappler, Harder, G., Crosby and Levings. We lost several games this past season by one, two, or three points which, had the team been more experienced, would not have happened. If we had won these close ones, our wins and losses would have been about even. The second team also had a relatively poor season, ending up with six Wins and eight losses, but in the future, when all the first team does not graduate at once, the few hold-overs should produce afteam that will make a better showing. Basketball is fast gaining popularity as a winter sport in New England Prep Schools. Middlesex, without a home court for several years, now has one in their baseball cage. Noble and Green- ough has completed its second season. There was a meeting of several coaches with officials of the Boston Garden with the idea in mind of promoting a tourna- ment for the better teams of next year. The few facts that I have mentioned here indicate that the game is here to stay. Here at school we hope to organize the smaller boys, in another year, into an intramural plan, without encroaching upon the hockey traditions. Basketball, like many other sports, must be learned at an early age if there is to be any profi- ciency and ability in the players. Most schools have this system. To Archie Southgate, I wish to express our appreciation for his untiring efforts, his hard work, and his splendid leader- ship. It is unfortunate, for his sake, that we had to have a building year this past season. But he should know that he did a great job under heavy handicap. Finally, I wish to thank Mr. Howarth for his work as a coach. There was no head coach in the usual sense this past season, as we divided the work and re- sponsibilities into equal parts. He did a fine job. R. D. SAWYER THE TEAM Fletcher, H., Snelling, Pepper, Harwood, defiham, VV., Mr. Howarth Miller, VV., Aldred, Strong Qffaptainj, Lowell, Tilghman April April April April April May llay Alamy lXIay Blay May THE SCHEDULE SM. 4 SLT. 8 SM. 10 S.M. 0 SM. 11 S.M. 5 S.lNI. 11 S.M. 5 SM 3 SM. 8 SM 5 EBALL 64 Hudson High Q Belmont Hill 1 Brooks 2 lllilton Academy 3 Boston Latin 9 Blidrllesex 4 Saint Sebastian 5 Noble's 2 Governor Dumrncr 10 Pomfret 4 Groton Q NEWVBOLD STRONG Captain FREDERIC G. CAMMANN M anager ERNEST E. HOWARTH Head Coach FREDERIC R. VVEED Assistant Coach The Season Although pre-season predictions were understandably pessimistic, the 1947 Baseball Team not only won nine out of eleven games but broke a three-year los- ing streak by defeating Groton 5-92. With the exception of lettermen Lowell, Tilghman, and Captain Strong, the nine consisted in main part of last yearis second team and two other boys who had had no previous contact with the varsity squad. Nevertheless, these players formed a combination which produced the most successful ball-club St. Mark's has seen in recent years. The decision in the early part of the season to convert the former infielder Jim Lowell into a pitcher soon proved its merit when this versatile player inaugu- rated his varsity pitching career by scoring a no-hitter against Hudson in the first game of the season. Lowell contin- ued to star in this capacity, winning five games while suffering only one defeat. Snelling bore the rest of the pitching burden this year, compensating for a slow beginning by winning three games without a loss. Both these players were responsible for the extremely efficient handling of left Held when not pitching. Although Joe Aldred started the season with little experience behind the plate, he turned into an extremely capable catcher, playing an especially noteworthy game against Groton. He will be a valu- able addition to the team next year both as catcher and Captain-elect. The infield was sparked by the adept playing of Miller at shortstop, and it was largely due to him that our opponents were held down to a minimum of hits. deRahm played first base, maintaining a nearly perfect record, making but one error in over a hundred completed plays. The vacancy at third base was filled by Har- wood, who was brought up from the clubs shortly before the first game. In spite of his youth and inexperience, Harry played a steady game, covering his terri- tory with surprising calmness. Second base caused some difhculty this year and was the scene of a mid-season change. Fletcher was amazing in his ability to field balls seemingly impossible to handle, but he had a tendency to err at times. Therefore, Pepper took over the position, playing it most satisfactorily, thus be- coming greatly responsible for the victory over Groton. Right field was again han- dled capably by Tilghman, whose throw was a constant threat to any base runner. Captain Strong not only played beauti- fully in center field, but was an extremely spirited and industrious Captain. His leadership on the field was a. major factor in the success of this season, and any praise he receives is more than deserved. Although the hitting this year was de- cidedly inferior to what it should have been, the team's adeptness in making the best of all its opportunities, as well as the skillful defensive playing throughout the season resulted in the successful outcome of the season. The Groton game in particu- lar proved this point. For the first six innings St. Mark's was within one run of Groton, and neither team broke under the strain. However, by taking advantage of a sacrifice bunt laid down by Harwood, St. Mark's drew into the lead for the final time, and, in order to insure victory, scored two more runs in the next inning. This playing was indicative of the entire season, and I can truly say that I was ex- tremely satisfied with it. With Captain- elect Aldred, Snelling, and Harwood re- turning to form the nucleus of next year's team, we have every chance of maintain- ing the example set by this year's team. E. E. HOWARTH THE SQUAD Baker, Harris, deRham, D. fammann Clllarzagerj, Webster, D., Abbot, Ricketson, Crosby, Bonsal, Barnard, Kolliginn, dc-Coen, Johnson, WV., Fletcher, H., Mr. Howarth Pepper, Snelling, Miller, VV., Aldred, Strong Cffaptainj, Lowell, Tilghman, deRham, NV., Harwood Baseball Statistics BATTING AVERAGES A.B. H. S,-IF. S13 Lowell 31 13 1 14 lfillel' 36 1 1 3 8 Tilghman 33 9 2 0 Aldred 31 7 1 9 Pepper 12 3 0 0 Snelling 31 7 Q 3 Strong 31 7 1 9 deRham 23 5 3 4 Fletcher 24 5 0 1 Harwood 29 3 1 2 EIELDING AVERAGES P1 J. A . E. deRham 103 1 1 Aldred 80 5 2 Pepper 10 4 1 Snelling 12 9 2 Strong 10 0 1 Tilghman 7 2 1 lwiller 9 33 5 Lowell 8 22 4 Harwood 5 20 6 Fletcher 8 20 10 66 A VE. .419 .303 .273 ,266 .250 .231 ,231 .218 .208 .103 IVE. . 990 . 975 . 933 . 913 . 909 . 900 . 894 . 882 . 806 . 737 Q , Q gig? f a ... s....-.g A... -- .-.sv Q mx-. . - 1-R - A'.4s..g',,, , ' THE FIRST FOUR Dixon Qf'aptainD, Richards, Cottrell, J., Thayer, R. Hiam CCoxswainJ PETER T. DIXON Uaptain WILLARD C. FREEMAN Manager DAVID LANIER Head Coach C R E WILLIANI E. GACCON Assistant Coach 68 , THE SQUAD hean, Culley, Jacob Freeman, VV. Ufarlagerj, VVatson, Saunders, T., Miller, L., Pulitzer, P., Platt, lIendrie, Mitchell, Pell, NIL Lanier Mcvickar, Congdon, Richards, Cottrell, J., Dixon waptainj, Thayer, R., LeRoy, Southgate Ballantyne, Stone, Hiam, Jackson, Cushman, J. The Season In terms of races won, the current crew season has been anything but impressive. The first three boats totaled 19 races, in which the third boat was twice a winner, the first boat, once. Obviously this was not a record to be reviewed with any particular degree of elation. On the other hand, Captain Peter Dixon can, it ,seems to me, draw satis- faction from two aspects of the situation as it has developed. First, though one might feel that continued lack of success would naturally result in discouragement, under Captain Dixon's regime, just the contrary has been true. Spirit, interest, and performance improved right up to the last race. That this was so stands as quite a tribute to Dixon's leadership. The sec- ond satisfactory aspect coneerns future prospects. This season Captain Dixon was the only holdover from the first two boats of the year before. Next year we shall be in a better position. The three stern men of the first boat are returning. They are Reuben Richards, Toby Cot- trell, and Bob Thayer. Also, this year's third boat remains intact next spring. In View of the fact that their average weight was about 135 pounds, I feel a program of heavy eating between now and next April will be especially desir- able for them. This year's second boat was composed of Ted Congdon at stroke, Palmer LeRoy at three, Arch Southgate at two, and lNIac McVickar at bow, all sixth formers. It may well be difficult for them and Cap- tain Dixon to Hnd, in terms of future prospects, anything but slight consola- tion. Still I am sure enough of their inter- est and enthusiasm for crew here at St. NIark's to think they will feel real satis- faction in knowing they have contributed heavily to the welfare of rowing next year. Although the weather was anything but favorable during April and May, the number of races we rowed was larger this year than heretofore. Our opponents included South Kent, Belmont Hill, Brooks, Shrewsbury, Middlesex and Pom- fret, in that order. The high point of the season came on May 24, when we took part in the New England Schoolboy Re- gatta on Lake Quinsigamond, in Shrews- bury. Fourteen schools were represented, six racing in eight-oared shells, and eight in fours. In events for four-oars Exeter's first boat and Pomfret's second boat were winners. Although St. lNIark's was not able to place, we felt the Regatta was a fine experience and certainly hope to see it become a permanent fixture. In conclusion I wish to express the crew squad's thanks to four people who have been very helpful. Mr. Martin, as chauHeur for the second shift every day, enabled the squad to include younger boys whose presence each year is, of course, essential to the continuing strength of the squad. Mr. Gaccon has been very helpful not only in aiding with our trans- portation problems, but in providing some additional coaching, a need Crew has been feeling keenly during recent years. Pete Brown has given Valuable assistance to the department of main- tenance and repair during the past three years. Also, he has presented the Boat Club with a one-man shell. When Pete acquired this boat it was in very bad condition. Now, after Pete's painstaking and expert repair work, it is a very wel- come addition to the boat house. Finally, I want to extend thanks and congratula- tions to Mike Freeman, our manager for the past three years, for his ability and resourcefulness, for his constant interest, for the fact that he has been always re- liable. The value of his contribution can hardly be exaggerated, and in the years to come, aging boats and aching riggers will sorely regret the loss of his expert attentions. DAVID LANIER 4 ull:-y, IJIIZIIIC, llurwmnl, B3ll'kK'I', f'l'UIllWl'H, Cum-, Forgaln, RUHl'llkI'2llltZ, Fmvlvr, T., llulmlvr, thlullll, Wlmml XII ' v . ,L . M A-Wg. . ,,. .. 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THE STUDENT COUNCIL Miller, L., Sc-urs, Gnlatti, Iluight, Vottrell, J., Richards, Pulitzer, 15, Barimrml, Holder, Harris, Watson l lul1crty, Douglass, Ellis, Cassatt, R., Tilghman, Dixon, Slllltllgiitli, Lowell, Popper, Lclluy 74 gxiuag Iflhi r , TIIH YIXDICX IHMRD Strong, flllllglilllll. llmvm-, Plllitzvr, NL, Mc-Yin-kzlr SllIIg'l'I'l2lllLl, llmlgluss, Sll2ll'l'UXY f'XVIII-fill'-I-ll-1',lft'fLl, lillis, Sillllll 'l'Ill'I GLIGE C'I,l'B C llllill'llU, 'llll2lj'l'Y', R., -l0llIlSUIl, W.. K1-am, lxlllSSOI', Gallun F uslwy, fllll'llS, Brnwu, H., BQlI'Il2lI'1l, Wnpplc-r, R., llutt, lizuns, l l1-ic-lu-1', K. Nlclxvirkznr, l,UllQl2lHS, flilllllllllllll, Ellis, Mr. Slxvppural, l mx lcr, Lurl., llc-alll, Sll'L'L'l, flow 75 'HIE CHOIR ill-Illilll, Vurlis, lillis, l mvlor, Lml.. Sparrow, Vroslmy, Platt, cllllllllllllg rmml Yissn-r'l lIuol't, .lan-kann, Bzlllallltym-, 'llllalvllf-r. Isclin, J., flflwilffllll, lk-tis, llium, NY:lppl0r, l . ll 1 , C otirvll, X., clilllllllilllll, NYlll1vl'spuon, lingm-1's, NVQ-luster, P., NIllSg.'fI'2lV0, Slum-, I.cs-son, Ross, Vllliim-llcsllsa-, YYl1il4 clllilllllilll -l , llzlrris. Mr. S114-ppnrfl . , . I nifllnw, lf., RUIIHIIIIU, S2llllHll'I'S, X., xvlllilllrl, l'r:1wl'orcl, Sn-lloclllc, l'lIIlIIll'l,, Bra-ml, lmllflcnll, xvllltlllj' 'l'lll'l ST. NIARKICR BOARD SlJl1fllg2ll0, clilllllllilllll, Le-Roy, Ellis flfllifor-in-l'lz1'fjfJ, Douglass, SllIlg0I'l2lINl 76 The Dramatic Club The Dramatic Club this year extended its program to include lower school plays, presented in the fall under the direction of hlr. Badger and Ellis, and widened its theatrical scope for educational and dra- matic purposes by delving into serious historical drama for its winter production. Un Saturday, March 1, thc Club under the direction of Mr. YVeed presented Iloward Koch's ln Time To Comef' a play dealing with VYoodrow iYilson's magnificent failure and the League of Nations. The authenticity of its presenta- tion gave it, a certain static quality that made it difficult for younger members of the school, but, its lack of intensity was compensated for by the timeliness of the subject and faithful delineation of char- acter. The problem posed by the title and several of the characters is that of the judgment of history upon the individuals involved in the making of the peace. The expressed conviction that, YVilson's tempo- rary failure was destined for final success was well-founded: nevertheless, the play also presented the frightening disparity between nationalism and the will-to- peace of mankind. Great credit should go to President Ellis for his interpretation of Wilson. Not, only did he master an exceedingly long part, but he made his role enjoyable by the subtlety with which he suggested the frustration of an idealist confronted with worldly cynicism. One was made to understand the laetlessness and irrita- bility of an academician who knows what should be done and is constantly balked by the stupidity and selfishness of his contemporaries. Peter Freeman gave a very convincing performance in the difli- cult part, of self-el'fa.cing hlrs. Wilson. LeRoy interpreted Colonel llouse under- standingly and Cammann was excellent as the devoted Tumulty. Noteworthy also were Clow as Orlando, Forgan as Lodge, and Yisser't Hooft, as Pichon, while Sparrow was a truly memorable Tiger of France. On the whole, the play, although not without its defects, evi- denced an unusual depth of maturity in performance. IN TIME T0 COME by HOWARD KOCH For the benefit of Brantwood Camp March 1, 1947 GARRxsON NOEL ELLIS, President WOODROW WILSON .... EDITH BOLLING WILSON COLONEL HOUSE . . , JOSEPH TUMULTY . . DR. CARY GRAYSON . SENATOR LODGE , , HENRY WHITE . . . CAPTAIN STANLEY . . JUDGE BRANDEIS . . PROFESSOR SEYMORE . ORLANDO .,., MARTINO . . . CARPENTER . . . MRS. TREADWELL . . PICHON ..., LLOYD GEORGE ...... CLEMENCEAU .....,. DONINO ......... SIx NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENTS . MR. FREDERICK R. WEED, Director . . . . . Garrison Noel Ellis Peter Baldwin Freeman . . George Palmer LeRoy . Frederic Gallatin Cammann Robert Dunbar Campbell Long . . James Russell Forgan, Jr. Roderick Martin MacDougall . . . Charles Platt, 3rd Richard Wright Southgate . . . Stephen Galatti, Jr. , William Ellsworth Clow, ind James Dickinson Rhodes Harder . . . Charles Austin Buck . . John Burton Rogers . Frans Visser't Hooft, Jr. Charles Sherman Haight, Jr. . Edward Grant Sparrow, Jr. Theodore Grosvenor Congdon . Richard Bartlett Waters Reuben Francis Richards William DeRham, Jr. William Haskins Coburn, Jr. Eliot Whitney Mitchell Herbert Pulitzer, Jr. OFFICERS AND STAFF Stage Manager . , . ,,,...... PETER VAN SLINGERLAND Business Manager . . . Assistant Stage M anagevrs Property Managers . . . MICHAEL EDGAR PULITZER . CAMMANN, CUSHMAN, EMMET . . . WINANS, WEBB Call Boys ....,............ BIGELOW, HOYT The Musical Comedy Turn the Page, a musical revue in two acts, was presented to a most appre- ciative audience by the Dramatic Club on Alumni Day. It was the first revue of this type given at school and was, on the whole, considered to be a great success. Using the publication techniques of Mr. Luce's pictorial as a sort of production springboard, the revue examined various phases of modern life, ranging from the complexity of contemporary education to the methodology of whiskey advertise- ments. A pleasant, non-committal air of dementia pervaded the entire show, and if, at times, nobody was quite sure of the exact portent of behind-the-footlights activity, certainly nobody cared. Outstanding performances were given by DeCoen, trapped in the sartorial den of Moeg by Clow, the queen of a mythical tropical isle, by Cammann, the undis- puted leader of the junior social whirl, by LeRoy as the nasal radio humoristg and by Ellis, the neurotic reporter. The quartet of Fowler, Cammann, Ellis and Platt was excellent in Dear Mr. Editor, Barnard and Cammann did a fine job as the Watch and Ward collaborators, and Sparrow's Man of Distinction was a delightful characterization in the best tradition of dead-pan art. The sets were the most original and the best in a long series of novel and excellent Slingerland- created scenery, while the technical pro- duction went off without a hitch. Dr. Harrison, Mr. Badger, and: Mr. Anderson contributed greatly to the show in writing and directing, but first appreciation goes to Mr. Sheppard with- out whose untiring efforts in every field no musical comedy would have been pos- sible at all. Sixth Form Dance Since our innocent accession to the lower forms, we had been groomed an- nually for the day when we could import our own scintillating buds within the quaint confines of Southborough. When our dormitory prefects primped, swooned, and bit their finger nails in anticipation of the fateful week-end, the whole pro- cedure seemed a bit silly and certainly very remote. But the years wrought a great change, and the more conscientious of our number began to worry a year in advance. The strain really began to show after Christmas vacation, and the wires were soon clogged with many urgent tele- grams. Soon it seemed we had canvassed the major part of American femininity. Persistence dominated, however, and February 14 found us 100fZ, prepared- at least on paper! The Boston winter was performing at its cold and rainy best, but all such inclemencies were forgotten when, as we emerged from chapel, we heard the organ recessional blend with an immodest deluge of high-pitched laugh- ter. The sixth form room was stampeded. In the initial shock the roues almost for- got to be sophisticated, the apathetics stared with varied emotions at their smil- ing blind dates, the steadies were self- assured, and the not-so-steadies smoked hard. Ruled by an inevitable schedule, we hurried off bow-shouldered beneath the weight of the coy little woman's bags, trying to say something interesting while stumbling up the steps to the Alumni Dorm or wading across Belmont towards the Marrs'. Congregated once again an hour later, we found the first of Miss Capen's feasts awaiting us. It was to- wards 9:00 when we left the Brewsters' wing, thirty-five well-stuffed couples. We entered the Old Gymn surrounded by crystal-eyed lower formers and their covetous elders. Encouraged by a soft playing trio and the Dance Committee's subtle lighting, the stags moved in, keep- ing us sorely occupied till their bedtimes retired them from competition. The dance ended early with the sixth form in swaying possession of the floor. Saturday morning they were hounded from their beds in time for 9 :00 breakfast. Then, with the aid of rabid cheering from the opposite sex, the hockey team re- covered from a first period lethargy in time to attain a proud win. The de Pisas provided a sumptuous meal Arms style after which the faithful trooped to the basketball game while the rest piled into taxis a bit self-consciously and headed for local movies. We were on our own till 8:00 when the formal dinner dance began. Served regally by the third form, we ate a delicious meal, dancing between courses to a Ken Reeves sextet. The stags arrived, the stags left, and suddenly it was 1:30, and the music had ended. The sleepy couples ate a snack at the Brewsters', then went into the sixth form room for their last hour before curfew. Sunday morning was spent by all in a semi-comatose state. The girls departed on deadly efficient trains at 12 :30, leaving forlorn, suddenly homesick escorts sport- ing black ties in commemoration of a wonderful week-end. We are greatly in debt to Mrs. Brew- ster, who as hostess made the time a memorable one. We also wish to thank Mrs. Cassatt and Mrs. VVallace for their capable part as chaperonesg Miss Capen, Mr. Fine, and Mr. Schenck for their tire- less planning, the faculty wives for their genial hospitality, and the school staff for their wholehearted cooperation. W.A.D. .Xlmlml lim-l1:111 l511w11c llrowii, P. Buck l':1111111z11111 fl2ll'1l fl2lSS2lll. R. flll0XY flllllgllflll clllbllllllilll, .X Dixon llollglzlss Ellis Fl1-lc'l11'1', ll. 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Pliyllis Small .XIIIIU l,2lllf0I'lll rlllll' Stalin- of l,il11-rty Iiclilh Powell .I1-:1111'llv l5z1llz111li11c Mary M111-Nl111'1ly .X111l1'1-y Yc111f'l1-111111 Mary l'lllCll l'11ok1- .X11110 Slim-fliclml 1lCI'0lll' cl0lll.l'l'y .xllll fl2lI'll'I' 1102111110 fiI'lll0ll llolc-11 l5:11'1l1-1-11 .XIIIIC f'z11'p1-11l1-1' .loan Sllllilllll Pussy NYQSK Olivo Nlc'C'11ll11111 Nziucy FI'00lll2lIl r j'f ,4 .5 Brantwood Though tucked away in the hills of New Hampshire, Brantwood Camp is a very great part of St. Mark's School. For a period of twenty-six years, St. Mark's alumni, students and their parents have supported Brantwood. Thus, each sum- mer some two hundred and fifty needy boys have been provided with a free two- week vacation in the country and an op- portunity to eat wholesome food and to exercise away from the city slums. Equally important is the opportunity provided for St. lilarkis boys and gradu- ates to engage actively in social service by working either as temporary or permanent counsellors. This past summer, with the clouds of war even further distant on the horizon, Brantwood operated on a more normal basis. Essentials such as food and gasoline being more plentiful, made camp manage- ment less of a chore. Older and more ex- perienced counsellors, ably directed by Ned Hall '37 and Charlie Cook '36, re- placed the younger leaders whose presence had been a necessity during the war years. For the first time in almost four years we were in a position to improve rather than merely repair Brantwood machinery. Through the efforts of Gary Ellis '47, a camp newspaper, The Bugle, was begun and published weeklyg Peter Dixon ,47 installed and popularized a camp library, the back road to camp was renovatedg and the foundations of the VVarren Vvinslow Memorial Building were laid between the Museum and the volley ball court. lVe of the class of ,47 have been well acquainted with Brantwood. Thirteen of our number have been to camp as counsel- lorsg five of us for more than one year. VVe would like to think that it was partly due to our efforts that the camp was able to successfully persevere during the past few years of hardship. Yve would like to believe that we have contributed in some manner to an institution which has given us so much. G.P.L. Q.J1JX:0-L7 Park T.i4..4..-..,XQd.C.,Z,f, , D www.. JL RLM Z Mm! Q., CO'-F -F- AQAES .QD am Fwy? wosx.:..4-ND..7,0.A fu-M4 SW. CQo'u':5on Psonnoubw pw! wma 19 it Q5 CMM- Q? xc 5 F32 V9.3-16,1 ' SNL-A 4 , , QQ, 10. WSW... Wx' me2..J 0.'Fw--b-- 1,,,,aQ.iQl4.f. -Z fugiff-7g rw- ' Xiew-mam? c,. Clwlii.. GRA-,JL QfZL f il'V4f'5'? ?, Z E MMM! 5591. M .Z 56162, Q41 gn. km JS. ' f My Zum Lyla, 77 X Bushkill Trout and Salmon Reels Mcviclcar 8: Sona Henry L. McViclcar '04 H. Kane McViclcar '32 Plaza 9-5800 Daily I0 a. m. to l0 p. m. Mr. Fred Astaire takes pleasure in announcing , Mr. William de Rtzam St. Marlqfs '21 ' is now associated with the Fred Astaire Dance Studios of New York as Director of the junior Division AN INVITATION: All members of St. Mark's and their families are invited to visit the worlc1's finest dance studio, and take a complimentary lesson as guest of Mr. de Rham. 478 Park Avenue at 59th Street New York 22 b . ' '-fnnumnml' ICTURE after picture in old year- books at the best known schools and colleges in the East prove how Z0ng...and photographs in today's under- graduate and alumni publications prove how c0miszentZy...BrookS Brothers have been a familiar and favored part of the traditional scene. ESTABLISHED 1813 W, 4 , KD QE- '17, CEQSE E EEQQLD Ennis Eurnishinga, Eats Zifghaes OFFICERS' UNIFORMS, FURNISHINGS 8. ACCESSORIES 346 MADISON AVENUE, con. 44TH sr., NEW YORK 17, N. Y. 46 NEWBURY STREET, BOSTON 16, MAss. 714 SOUTH HILL STREET, LOS ANGELES hi., CAL- I I I SUTTER STREET BUILDING SAN FRANCISCO 4, CAL. Qvgiw HAVEMO GJQEW HAVL.-,iw Q '55 Q 'SL 4 X E gl S E 'fb S' 'ff S sly ,K 0, 4:5 fw V09 'Vsw Yes Gentlemen? Tailors and Ggurnishers . I . St. Mark's men for many years, have found Our establishments at Nevv Haven, Andover, Cambridge and New York, the headquarters for custom-made clothing, imported furnishings and hats, Of gen- uine good taste and staunch quality. O o NEW HAVEN , NEW YORK 262 YORK STREET 341 MADISON AVE. at 44th CAMBRIDGE IIE ANDOVER NG' 82 MT. AUBURN STREET Jk MASSACHUSETTS Established Incorporated 1855 1900 Abbot Worsted Company Graniteville, Mass. Manufacturers of Worsted, Mohair, Alpaca, Rayon and Camel's Hair Yarns ls to 40s For Plushes, Carpets, Menis Wear, Dress Goods and Knit Fabrics Selling Agents DAVIS, YOUNG and ANDERSON Boston and Philadelphia BAYARD TUCKERMAN, Jr. ARTHUR J. ANDERSON ROBERT J. DUNKLE, Jr. ROBERT T. FORREST JULIUS F. HALLER O'BRIO , RUSSELL 81 CC. INSURANCE A Good Reputation Does Not Just Happen-It Must Be Earned 108 Water St., Boston 714 So. Hill St., Los Angeles 111 Broadway, New York Telephone Lafayette 5700 Telephone Michigan 6004 Telephone Barclay 7-5540 WILLIAM ISELIN 81 CO., Inc. 357 FOURTH AVENUE , NEW YORK 10, N. Y. 0 F F I C E R S JARVIS CROMWELL '14 Prnidcnt GEORGE A. VONDERMUHLL Firxt Vice-Pruidmt, Sec. and Trcax. OLIVER ISELIN '07 CHARLES S. SARGENT, JR. '31 HOWARD R. SLUYTER Vice-Prcxidmt Vive-Pruidmt Vic:-Prnidmr MORTON GOODSPEED CHARLES DAVIS EDWIN T. DUGAN Vic:-Pruidcnt Vice-Pruidmt Vin-Prcxidmt HENRY H. LICKEL Vice-Pru. and Axft Sec. THOMAS M. TURNER EDWARD A. MAYER KENNETH P. BEATTY An? Vice-Prex. An-'t Vic:-Pru. Aff! Vin-Pru. and A.r1't Tmu. PETER H. B. CUMMING '29 GILBERT BLAIR WILLIAM ALBIN Aff! Vice-Pm. As.r't Vice-Pm. A.rI't Vic:-Pru. HILMER MARTINSON LAWRENCE B. FITZGERALD A:J't Vice-Pref. A.f:'t Vice-Prc.r. JOSEPH S. FECHTELER IVER NINTZEL AI.r't Secrctagy A.u't Secrctaq WY vii J Num? 56532 gigils xg VM' .X D' . 4 f.k f W W gf mf: rv uhm , Lx . -2 LS fx- li 'IL X ,fs K XXX ,., N5 ' -5 g -fi ' J T View fww N5 Qenifemenxs gfzifiog K gtzcencg i GCCQ66Q'Li,Q6 Gjnnauncec Wim Pfeaaure iyuz apaningn of a QIQMZ Cyan! gafagfiagnleni SOCCJQLI af 41? gud Jflfm, Sfreei 9111. Quaid Qfcagefc nncl Shine? Tlvinoion, FOVHIQVKJ NUR 3. guna, AMW ge aooociafecl NUR Cgonao Cfrnoycl in fge managemenf of gnc., of mend Wong Gag. 44 gud lffffpl 51. 73M Cfnguan Sf. 91340 C3012 Gif? Galngriclge h Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of 1947 from THE B ac vv LINES Operators of High Grade Motor Coach Service Ofiice: Framingham, Mass. T 343 Gompliments Of JAMES B. CLOW si soNs CHICAGO wmuwm S Z '71 S ? 5 NWN., Whether your taste is in the Boston tradition, or the British, we are well able to fulfil your clothing re- quirements. Our fine stocks of imported tweeds and worsteds are sudfcient for the dictates of a well-rounded range of styling preferences. V We work solely by hand and cut only to individual order. Sample inquiries are welcomed. SILLS 8: CCD. 73 MOUNT AUBURN STREET CAMBRIDGE 38, MASSACHUSETTS The Congdon 8s Carpenter Company PROVIDENCE, R. I. FALL RIVER, MASS. V Stainless Steel M E T A L S lndustrial Supplies Deerfoot Farms Sausage DEERFOOT FARMS READY TO EAT HAMS an E 9' t 7 . ,I I 0 pevffog 5'.:'2:' sE.'J5e' garmin: I 9 Om - A C l t L' of Smollged Ivlezg and R63.dy-t0- smgg 'yy Serve Meat Products Deerfoot Farms Company Southborough Mass For that special occasion- A modern Packard limousine, extremely smart in appearance, and with chauffeur in livery may be rented at a moment's notice. A service you will be glad to recommend. We have Jerved parentf of Jtzzdentf of St. Nlarklr 5219001 for more than 40 yemff. Kolligian Motors,lnc CADILLAC BUICK PONTIAC Sales and Service 456 BROADWAY CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS . VINCENT LYONS LEONIDAS E. MARTEL Treasurer and Manager Sales and Service THE LYONS PRESS GENERAL COMMERCIAL PRINTING CATALOGS, FACTORY FORMS, OFFICE STATIONERY -AT THE MONUMENT- Trinters since 1906 TELEPHONE 210 - MARLBOROUGH, MASS. Only Nationally Advertised Merchandise at Lamsonis WESTINGHOUSE Refrigerators and Appliances MAYTAG Washing Machines and Ranges COLEMAN Water Heaters and Floor Furnaces DEEPFREEZE Home Freezers ARTHUR C. LAMSUN, Inc. TEL. 10 COMPLIMENTS' OF Howard 8: Lewis FO RD C AR S FORD TRUCKS P Gaspee 2 1 00 Albert W. Howard Arthur H. W. Lewis 219 PROMENADE ST. PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND This is the winning advertisement in the Rogers Peet Advertising Contest Conducted at St. Mark's School, Submitted by PETER B. FREEMAN Q6 7, wx .9 f When it comes to clothes, St. Mark's men know their ABC's- Afaccurate fit. B-best values. Cf correct styling. Rogers Peet Clothes hit the letter on every count! Rogers Peet Company Tremont St. at Bromiield St., Boston 8, Mass. HERBERT A. KNEELAND GERALD HENDERSON ERNEST H. BLAKE HENRY W. KNEELAND JOHN F. WATSON KENNETH W. FAUNCE JOHN C. PAIGE 81 COMPANY INSURANCE As pioneers in the development of Medical Reim- bursement Insurance for Private Schools, Colleges. and Camps, we have been happy to serve your insurance needs. 4-0 Broad Street BOSTON New York Portland Los Angeles LESTER voN THURN, Manager Compliments of oz Friend 'He goes not out of his Way who goes to a good Inn Southborough Arms A County' Inn Southborough, Mass. Lunches, Dinners, Banquets, Weddings and Bridge Parties Well-appointed Rooms with private baths Ownership management of ALFRED Di PESA Route 30 Telephone Marlboro 2290 Southborough Radio Sales and Service LATEST POPULAR RECORDS ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Compliments 0 f PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK Y Marlborough, Massachusetts CHARLES BIGELOW SHOES, Inc. MARLBORO - HUDSON 0 X-Ray Fittings Compliments of the CLASS 0f 1948 HOLLANITS Complimenty of NEWS SHOP soun-laoko DRUG co HUGH T. McCANN, Reg. Pharm. -.,.. V Where St. Markle Men Meet SOUTHBORO, MASS. for Tel. Marlboro 1530 Wholesome Refreshment THE EVERYTHING Fon M84 EVERY SPORT ATHLETIC COMPANY 99 CHAUNCY STREET - BOSTON, MASS. UOMPLIMEN TS OF DEERFOOT FARMS THE ARISTOCRAT OF MILKH 184'7+CEN TENNIAL--1947 DEERFOOT FARMS MILK CO., 100 HALLECK ST., ROXBURY, MASS. Unce again . . the LION reflects the life and spirit of St. Mark's School. Complete photographic service by the SARGE T Studio 154 BOYLSTON ST., BOSTON Where Was It Printed? A A t f V A MM. . , . . , ,.,.., ,. V , ,, , , S PRESS BUILDING, ANDOVER, MASS. Situated twenty miles north of Boston in the town of Andover, The Andover Press, Ltd., have been printers to New Eng1and's most discriminating schools and colleges for the past century and a half. 'Y-,winters of The Lion THE ANDOVER PRESS, LTD ANDOVER - MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONE: ANDOVER 676